Graduate help
The Academic Skills Centre assists graduate students with time management, getting started with your research, and drafting your manuscripts, from proposal to literature review to the concluding chapter. We can also help you prepare for your oral defense, or prepare parts of your thesis or dissertation for publication. To speak to a ASC advisor, make an appointment using our
Graduate Student Writers' Community blog
We also host a with written posts by fellow graduate students. We'd love to publish your story!
Thesis Writing Starter Kit (TWSK)
Check out the TWSK located under "Thesis Completion" on Counselling's website. A collaboration between Counselling and the ASC, the kit is a searchable pdf that can help grad students
- form effective, collaborative writing/support groups
- ask for/give/receive feedback on writing
- enhance their productivity
- understand psychological barriers to writing (anxiety, perfectionism, procrastination etc.) and
- try out tested technology tips, including bibliographic management software, concept mapping and writing tools, and lifestyle management tools.
Check first with these UVic departments and resources if you need help with:
- Career Help / Academic Advising - résumé/interview help, career exploration, work search
- Learning and Research Help - citations (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)
- Research Helpdesk - doing research and planning
- Counselling Services - exam preparation, time/stress management, learning assistance