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=Why use this wiki? = This wiki supports the Academic Writing material you cover in class. As you already know, academic writing is different from everyday writing styles.You need to learn how to write in this more formal style in order to be successful at university. Academic writing demonstrates deep thinking, and enables you to clearly communicate your ideas within the accepted framework of the academic community. These wiki pages will help you to build your confidence as academic writers by providing you with additional practice in concepts covered with your teacher, and opportunities to interact with your peers to help each other grow as academic writers.

In real-life settings, writing is generally a collaborative activity made up several processes - and there is always a potential reader to bear in mind, often your supervisor or potential clients. The activities prepared for you on this wiki therefore take into account that writers need to discuss their work with other writers who understand the situation.

=Useful resources=

Here are links to some resources that may be helpful for you to grow as academic writers:

 * **Name of the Website** ||  **URL**  ||
 * Purdue University Online Writing Lab || http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/2/ ||
 * University of Canberra: Academic Writing Skills Centre || http://www.canberra.edu.au/studyskills/writing ||
 * University of Chicago: Writing in College: A Short Guide to College Writing || http://writing-program.uchicago.edu/resources/collegewriting/ ||
 * University of Sydney: The Write Site || http://writesite.elearn.usyd.edu.au/ ||
 * University of Toronto: General Advice about Academic Writing || http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/general/general-advice ||