English as an Additional Language: Writing
 Review the resources below to help you to improve your writing at the university. |
Writing is significant to everyday communication and forms a major part of your academic journey. Many courses in the university will require you to complete a written assignment of some sort. Academic writing tends to be formal and is used to record and report academic situations and research. This kind of writing is often discipline specific.
As an a student with EAL, you may find the writing conventions in Canadian universities different from what you may have become accustomed. Nonetheless, with dedicated effort, great planning and execution, you can become a good academic writer.
Strategies to Becoming a Better Academic Writer
Improving academic writing as an English as an Additional Language (EAL) student can be challenging but very rewarding.
Explore the following strategies to help you become a better academic writer.
Writing Support at the University of Saskatchewan
In person, drop in, and online help is available to help you become a more confident writer.
Guidelines for Inclusive Language
- APA Guidelines on Inclusive LanguageThe document draws from the guidelines for bias-free language in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
- The Diversity Style Guide"This guide . . . brings together definitions and information from more than two dozen style guides, journalism organizations and other resources."