Academic Writing At U of T
Workshops, Services and Guides
University of Toronto offers a number of services and workshops to assist students with their writing. In addition, several U of T libraries have included research guides on their web sites.
Writing at the University of Toronto
This web site is the main resource for writing university level papers at U of T. It includes a number of handouts, list of writing courses, general advice, overview of writing centres on St. George Campus and
instructions on booking individual writing consultations. In particular, please consult Advice on Academic Writing, which outlines and explains
specific steps in the process of writing academic essays, such as planning and organizing your assignment.
How to Study, Research and Write: Resources
A guide provided by the University of Toronto Libraries, which will help you find books and other resources at U of T Libraries on how to study, research and write papers and essays. It also includes advice on
writing resumes, citing sources, and lists of helpful titles by subject.
Critical Evaluation of Web Resources
This guide was compiled at E.J. Pratt Library and provides a checklist for evaluating online resources that you will likely encounter in the scope of your research.
Writing Centre
Students registered at Emmanuel College are welcome to use the Victoria College Writing Centre, which offers writing tutorial service. Appointments are scheduled for 50 minutes and the instructors can help you with writing and revising your written assignments.
Please try to book an appointment in the beginning of the term or at least two weeks in advance, as this is a popular service and spaces quickly fill up. However, waiting lists are available.