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Share your voice (Library & Writing Centre orientation, Stage 4)

Orientation for students in the final stages of their program, such as the final course or writing the capstone, thesis, or dissertation.

How can the Library and Writing Centre help you as you're finishing a major project?

A photograph of a black and white loon swimming in rippled blue waterIf you're a RRU student, you have access to the Library's and Writing Centre's services through the duration of your program, including when you're working on your final project, whether that is a final course paper, a major project, thesis, or dissertation. We're sharing information on this page that often comes up when we're talking with students who are wrapping up their final projects, but don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions about research or writing, would like a refresher on a related topic, or you'd like to talk through your ideas - we're here to help!

For questions relating to the expectations of your project or any evaluations of your draft work, please contact your supervisor/advisor as they are the best people to advise you at this stage of your work.

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Completing major writing projects

Managing a long-term writing project can be daunting, but incorporating the following strategies can help you to have a successful writing experience. Click on the boxes below to see the suggestion(s) for each item.

For more suggestions, please visit “But I’m Not Ready!” Common Barriers to Writing and How to Overcome Them by Hugh Kearns and Dr. Maria Gardiner.

Overcoming writer's block