Explanation:
Chapter 1. Introduction to Academic Writing
1.1 Post-Secondary Reading and Writing
Learning Objectives
Understand the expectations for reading and writing assignments in post-secondary (university, college, institute) courses
Understand and apply general strategies to complete post-secondary-level reading assignments efficiently and effectively
Recognize specific types of writing assignments frequently included in post-secondary courses
Understand and apply general strategies for managing post-secondary-level writing assignments
Determine specific reading and writing strategies that work best for you individually
In a post-secondary environment, academic expectations change from what you may have experienced in high school. The quantity of work you are expected to do is increased. When instructors expect you to read pages upon pages or study hours and hours for one particular course, managing your workload can be challenging. This chapter includes strategies for studying efficiently and managing your time.
The quality of the work you do also changes. It is not enough to understand course material and summarize it on an exam. You will also be expected to seriously engage with new ideas by reflecting on them, analyzing them, critiquing them, making connections, drawing conclusions, or finding new ways of thinking about a given subject. Educationally, you are moving into deeper waters. A good introductory writing course will help you swim.
Table 1.1: High School versus Post-Secondary Assignments summarizes some of the other major differences between high school and university assignments.
Table 1.1 High School versus Post-Secondary Assignments
