Add Writing Support from the Student Learning Centre to your class using Canvas
The has developed importable writing support modules to further assist the students in your courses. The modules can be combined with your curriculum or used as a stand-alone module. Instructors can import the modules from the Canvas Commons directly into their Canvas courses by following the instructions in the .
The modules provide students with the resources they need to help complete their assignments. We hope that better prepared students will lead to improved success in their assignments and in your courses.
The Ontario Tech Student Learning Centre: Writing Support module is designed to help undergraduate students write better assignments. It includes information on instructor expectations; differences between types of assignments; the writing process; structuring an essay with introductory, body and concluding paragraphs; thesis statements; and 7th edition in-text citations and references. It includes information to promote and develop some basic writing skills required to succeed in undergraduate courses.
The second module, Ontario Tech Student Learning Centre: Writing for Business, introduces business communication and the writing process. It covers frequent areas of concern such as business style, email writing, and business reports. Additionally, it provides students with support for integrating evidence in their work as well as writing in groups.
For more information about this support, please contact studentlearning@ontariotechu.ca. Remember, the Writing Specialists are here to help your students write better.
