19 Review and Next Steps

In this resource you have had the opportunity to:

• consider the process of academic writing;
• determine the type of academic writing you might be asked to complete;
• review approaches to developing and structuring ideas using concept mapping and outlining;
• work on how to develop a thesis statement or controlling idea;
• consider strategies for planning your writing assignment, including:
  • drafting paragraphs
  • quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing
  • incorporating evidence, and
  • overcoming obstacles;
• use key questions for revising and editing.

As you work on your writing assignments, the KPU Learning Centre is here for you!

Visit the Learning Centre website: https://www.kpu.ca/learningcentres