Undergraduate Resources
Essay Structure
- Essay Template
- Compare and Contrast Essay Template
- Expository and Narrative Essay Template
- Book/Movie Review Template
- Developing a Thesis Statement
- Thesis Statements
- Thesis Statements: Myths and Facts
- Finding the Theme in Short Stories, Novels, and Plays
- Literature Review Template
- Literature Reviews - Academic Tone
- Critical Analysis Template
- Academic Writing Tips for ESAL Students
- Introduction Paragraphs
- Reflection Papers
- Abstracts - Best Practices
- Abstracts
- Academic Tone for Formal Writing
- Research Paper Checklist
- Paraphrasing
- Topic and Concluding Sentences
Planning and Brainstorming
- English Essay Template
- Academic Reading Strategies
- Practical Reading Strategies
- How to Narrow Down Your Research Topic
- 12 Tips to Beat Procrastination
- Group Project Checklist
Other Structures
- Business Letter Template
- Business Email Template
- Bad News Letter Template
- Sales Letter Template
- Persuasive Memo
- Case Study Template
- Oral Presentation Tips
- Oral Presentation Anxiety
- How to Write A Summary
- How to Write Scientific Names
- Memo Template
- Inclusive Language: Disabilities, Mental Health, and Neurodiversity
- Research Proposal
Other Useful Resources
- Common Literary Devices
- Literary Devices
- Memorization Tips
- Note Taking Strategies
- Proofreading Tips
- Writing Process
- Writing in the Disciplines: Political Science
- Writing in the Disciplines: History
- The University of Victoria Writer’s Guide
- The University of Victoria Writing Tip Videos
- Purdue Online Writing Lab