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The WLC has writing guides for a variety of assignments. These are general guidelines for how you should approach your courses and academic writing; they are not templates that you need to follow exactly. Always read assignment instructions carefully and check with your instructor to clarify requirements.

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General Writing

Notetaking Strategies

• Notetaking is a useful skill for all students. In this guide, you will learn notetaking methods that can help you to better understand and remember your course content.

Writing a Thesis Statement

• Thesis statements are required for all formal assignments as they introduce the focus of your paper. In this guide, you will learn about types of thesis statements and how to write a strong thesis.

How to Write a Body Paragraph

• Body paragraphs prove your thesis statement by showing how the evidence supports your argument. In this guide, you will learn the key components of a body paragraph and how to organize them.

Integrating your Sources

• Integrating your sources means incorporating information from sources into your own writing. In this guide, you will learn how to use evidence (quotations and paraphrases) effectively to support and strengthen your argument.

Academic Papers

Writing an Argumentative Paper

• Argumentative papers try to persuade your audience of your position through careful analysis and explanation of evidence. In this guide, you will learn the steps for writing an argumentative paper and common mistakes to avoid.

Writing a Research Paper

• Research papers are an opportunity for you to gather and analyze in-depth knowledge about a specific topic. In this guide, you will learn the structure of a research paper along with tips and examples.

English: ENGL 100/101/102/103/222

Writing a Literary Analysis

• Literary analyses closely examine a work of literature through a specific lens. In this guide, you will learn the basics and structure of a literary analysis paper.

Film: FILM 101/102/200

Writing a Film Analysis

• Film analyses provide an in-depth interpretation of a film, analyzing specific techniques, scenes, and conventions to understand the movie at large. In this guide, you will learn the basics of a film analysis paper with tips and examples.

Psychology: PSYC 101

Writing an Annotated-Bibliography

• Annotated bibliographies are brief summaries of academic articles and evaluations of their use for an academic paper. In this guide, you will learn the steps for writing an annotated bibliography.

Welcome to the Economics, Commerce and Business Help page! Below are some links to help you with your studies. For additional help, please come to the WLC.

Commerce and Business

Writing Guide – Business Report

Outline Worksheet – Business Report

Human Resources

Marketing

Application of Marketing Principles

Organizational Behaviour

Statistics

Accounting

Welcome to the Computer Science Help page! Below are links to several sites to help you build your computer science skills. For additional help, please come to the WLC.

IDEs and Code Editors

Programming Tutorials

Computer Science Concepts

Welcome to the Economics, Commerce and Business Help page! Below are some links to help you with your studies. For additional help, please come to the WLC.

Economics Help

Welcome to the French Help page! See below for some resources that might help you improve your French! For additional help, please come to the WLC.

Learning the Basics

– Building sentences, conjugating verbs

– Vocabulary and Grammar

– Watch videos and learn vocabulary and grammar

Other Useful Sites

– Dictation and grammar

– Dictation

– Vocabulary and Grammar

– Reading

– Reading

– Learn some jokes in French

Taking an online course requires building computer skills such as sending emails, typing essays, and taking online quizzes. The resources below will help you learn about taking online courses and build skills to help you succeed.Ìý

Resources

• Quick Guide for Student Success Online – Learn about what to consider when taking an online course, what resources are available to help you, and how to follow “Netiquette” when sending emails and participating in online discussions.
• – Learn how to sign up for the WLC’s free Microsoft Help course that teaches you how to use Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• – Learn how to type faster and more accurately.

Welcome to the Math Help page! See below for some tools we think will help you to become better mathematicians. For additional help, please come to the WLC.

Additional Resources

Online Calculators

Math Placement Test Practice

Part 1 – Algebra

Part 2 – Equations and Inequalities

Part 3 – Trigonometry

Part 4 – Functions and Graphs

Part 5 – Coordinate and Plane Geometry

Welcome to the Science Help page! See below for some useful resources and tools to help you study physics, chemistry and biology. For additional help, please come to the WLC.

General Science Help

Outline Worksheet – Scientific Research Essay

Writing Guide – Scientific Lab Report

Physics

Basic Physics Formula Sheet

Chemistry

Chemistry 100 Pre-Lab Requirements

Chemistry Lab Report Rubric

Periodic Table

Simple Dictionary of Chemistry Terms

Biology

BIOL 101

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BIOL 102

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BIOL 105/106/204 – Ecology and Sustainability

BIOL 110/120 – Anatomy and Physiology

BIOL 201 – Cell Biology

BIOL 203 – Genetics

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BIOL 222 – Biochemistry