Even though you may be a proficient reader of novels, business briefs, or professional communications, you may not be as experienced with academic text. That's okay. Academic texts can be more challenging because of complex concepts, terminology, and structure.
Reading to Engage and Evaluate (Module)
Be Analytical. Academically you must be a critical consumer of information. This means not taking any information at face value but instead evaluating it to determine its credibility, objectivity, and usefulness.
Three members of the peer mentoring team recently completed their undergraduate coursework and chose Walden for their Master’s degrees. Here are their tips.
Transitioning from Undergraduate to Graduate Writing is a course designed to help undergraduate students planning to pursue a graduate degree, or a student entering a graduate program who have been out of school for a while.
CAEX 4000:
Transitioning from Undergraduate to Graduate Writing
How can we apply qualities of mindfulness—such as acceptance, compassion, body awareness, and being present in the moment—to our academic writing?
WriteCast Episode 34:
Taking Care of Yourself With Mindful Writing
WriteCast Episode 35:
A Brief Daily Session Walk-Through—Mindful Writing, Part 2
WriteCast Episode 39:
Positive Writing Affirmations, Part 1
WriteCast Episode 40:
Positive Writing Affirmations, Part 2
Classroom Skills Communication Critical Reading Group Work Learning Strategies Mindset Time Management Time Management (Module)
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