Undergraduate Writing Curriculum
In my first-year writing curriculum, students are introduced to creative and evidence-based research that aligns academic rigour with real-world relevance. I emphasize the importance of connecting theory to practice by guiding students to develop academic blog posts in response to recent articles from The Conversation. These assignments are designed to hone their research skills, strengthen analytical thinking, and cultivate a unique academic voice. Through this approach, students explore complex issues, from social justice to scientific innovation, within an accessible and dynamic framework. This work not only prepares them for higher-level research but also encourages them to think critically about the world around them.
Moving our Bodies to Learn
During the pandemic, online learning was common, now how to move to learn?
Handwriting for Learning
Is handwriting a relic of the past? Response articles to research on the importance of handwriting for learning
Novel Reading
The love of reading, is it for everyone? Student research investigates the benefits of reading and what is left out of many conversations about the love of books.
Student Reflections
Jennifer H.
“The first year writing course taught me how to read at a university level, how to develop research on a topic, and how to write for a general public audience. I realized how how important it was to engage a reader and explain difficult concepts!”
Brent
“I didn’t realize at the start of the course just how important it was to slow down and focus on the process of writing. The course help me to develop better learning skills.”
Traci
“This was one of my first courses and it taught me how to read critically, effectively take notes, and how to evaluate sources to develop my evidence-based arguments – thank you.”
Digging Where We Stand 