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Its mid semester, so you are probably hard at work on your first batch of college-level papers. Need help? Scroll down for tailored writing tips, including citation skills, brainstorming topics, and finding your voice.

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Peer Advice: Finding and Reading Research Articles

Grant D.

Mar 29
1 min

Student Perspectives

Peer Advice: Finding and Reading Research Articles

How do you find research articles? And how do you read them? Grant models some great strategies for developing these core college skills.

Peer Advice: Stress Management + Breathing Techniques

Wolfgang W.

Mar 22
1 min

Student Perspectives

Peer Advice: Stress Management + Breathing Techniques

College is stressful, of course. SOAR mentor Wolfgang shares de-stressing breathing techniques to help manage your highest stress moments.

Peer Advice: How to Make Assignment Spreadsheets

Olivia R.

Mar 21
1 min

Student Perspectives

Peer Advice: How to Make Assignment Spreadsheets

If you ever just blanked on a deadline, or are drowning in sticky notes, you might need new tools for tracking tasks. Olivia has a solution!

Sean W.

Mar 21
1 min

Student Perspectives

Peer Advice: Choosing a Major

Not sure what major fits you? Or second-guessing the one you declared? You're not alone! Sean gives advice about his own first-year journey

Peer Advice: Time Management and Big Projects

Haley P

Mar 18
1 min

Student Perspectives

Peer Advice: Time Management and Big Projects

In your first year, you'll churn out 6-page papers like clockwork. But how do you tackle big, months-long projects like the Honors Capstone?

Spread Your Wings and SOAR with The Honors College SOAR Badges

Makayla Kocher

Mar 4
1 min

Student Perspectives

Spread Your Wings and SOAR with The Honors College SOAR Badges

What is SOAR? Why is it required for Honors? What do I get out of it? These are some questions that you might be asking yourself, your...

Writing Center Tips: A Resource Essential for Success

7200mek

Oct 20, 2023
1 min

Writing Tips

Writing Center Tips: A Resource Essential for Success

Hear from an experienced tutor what to expect from UW's Writing Center!

hosannakrienke

Apr 11, 2022
2 min

Writing Tips

Stellar Student-Made Video Essays

Watch two students' examples of fantastic Video Essays from last year in order to imagine your own project!

Advice from a Pro: How a Junior Chem Major Takes Great Notes

hosannakrienke

Sep 6, 2021
1 min

Thriving in College Life

Advice from a Pro: How a Junior Chem Major Takes Great Notes

Good notes are the foundation of a lot of college skills-- including participating in class, studying for exams, and brainstorming papers.