We know that it can be overwhelming to study in another country, especially if there are differences in culture and academic expectations. Brock is here to support you in your academic transition and your future academic success.
Get First Year Academic Support.
Along with offering many academic support services, Learning Services also has non-credit course programs to support students in their first year at Brock!
BU101
A free, non-credit, asynchronous online academic skills program for undergraduate and graduate students, tailored by faculty, to build technology, scheduling, notetaking, writing, and studying skills.
STEP
A non-credit course that provides first-year Brock students with opportunities to enhance their first-year journey through strategies and have the opportunity to apply these strategies to their academic course work.
Tip Sheets & Resources
Join an Academic Workshop or Drop-In for Tutoring
Learning Services offers various academic supports, including academic skills workshops and free drop-in tutoring, led by upper-year Brock students.
- Join an academic skills workshop today!
- Drop-by the Learning Services for tutoring support with math, science, studying, time management, research, essay writing, referencing sources and more!
University Success & Academic Stress
Resources
Recorded Webinars – Distress Tolerance, Introduction to Meditation, Growth Mindset, and more
Brock Student Wellness & Accessibility Centre (SWAC)
Adjusting – Stories and Strategies for Academic Success
Open Library / ecampusontario.ca
Engaging – Stories and Strategies for Academic Success
Open Library / ecampusontario.ca
Identify your Goals – Develop Academic Skills
Open Library / ecampusontario.ca
21 tips every first-year student should know – Maclean’s Education
education.macleans.ca
Tip Sheets
Student Resources Tip Sheets
Brock Student Life and Success
Academic Skills Checklist
University of Saskatchewan / usask.ca
A Colourful Way to Learn Visually
Ontario Tech University / ontariotechu.ca
Dealing with Cultural Differences in the Classroom
canadianimmigrant.ca
Time Management & Organizing Your Time
Resources
Managing your Time – Develop Academic Skills
Open Library / ecampusontario.ca
Time Management Workbook
Wilfrid Laurier University / wlu.ca
The Key to Success: Motivation & Time Management
HEC Montréal / hec.ca
Being Late Isn’t Acceptable, It’s Rude
leadx.org
Tip Sheets
Student Resources Tip Sheets
Brock Student Life and Success
Prioritized Daily Task List – University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan / usask.ca
Steps for Creating a Weekly Schedule – University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan / usask.ca
Academic Integrity, Citation & Referencing (APA, MLA, Chicago)
Resources
What is Academic Integrity?
Brock Academic Integrity
Citing & Referencing
Brock University Library
Citation Help
Brock University Library
Sign Up for BU101
Brock Learning Services
Preventing Plagiarism
plagiarism.org
Academic Integrity Cartoon Video Series
Toronto Metropolitan University / torontomu.ca
Exam/Assignment Prep & Studying
Resources
Studying in University – Develop Academic Skills
Open Library / ecampusontario.ca
Taking Exams – Develop Academic Skills
Open Library / ecampusontario.ca
Avoid Procrastination – Develop Academic Skills
Open Library / ecampusontario.ca
Different types of assignments/writing
Duke Trinity College of Arts & Sciences / trinity.duke.edu
Assignment Planner
Queen’s University / queensu.ca
Study Less Study Smart
Pierce College / YouTube
Tip Sheets
Student Resources Tip Sheets
Brock Student Life and Success
Common Assignment Terminology
Queen’s University / queensu.ca
Writing to Answer an Assignment
Ontario Tech University / ontariotechu.ca
Seminars, Group Work & Collaboration
Resources
Working with Others – Develop Academic Skills
Open Library / ecampusontario.ca
Group Work
Queen’s University / queensu.ca
Tip Sheets
Student Resources Tip Sheets
Brock Student Life and Success
Getting the most out of seminars
University of Portsmouth / port.ac.uk
A Guide to Group Work
University of Saskatchewan / usask.ca
Seminar Phrases
academic-englishuk.com
Group Work Planning Template
University of Saskatchewan / usask.ca
Presentation Skills & Speaking/Listening Skills
Resources
52 Phrases to Improve the Flow of Your English Presentations
impactfulenglish.com
Five Great TED Talks to Help You Improve Your Presentations
linkedin.com
Presentation Skills
Queen’s University / queensu.ca
6 Tips for Overcoming English Language Barriers
applyboard.com
What is language barrier and how to overcome it
gurmentor.com
How to Improve English Speaking Skills and Become a Great Communicator
University of the People / uopeople.edu
How to Disagree in English Politely
speakconfidentenglish.com
What Should I Call My Professor?
universityaffairs.ca
Improve Pronunciation Sounds in English
pronuncian.com
Tip Sheets
Class Discussion Strategies
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Learning Center / learningcenter.unc.edu
Academic Listening Strategies
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Learning Center / learningcenter.unc.edu
Preparing and Delivering Oral Presentations
Trent University / trentu.ca
Talking with Your Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Learning Center / learningcenter.unc.edu
Writing Skills & Note-Taking
Resources
Academic Phrasebook
University of Manchester / manchester.ac.uk
Email/Letter Writing Exercises & Examples
blairenglish.com
Taking Lecture Notes – Develop Academic Skills
Open Library / ecampusontario.ca
Note-Taking
Queen’s University / queensu.ca
Tip Sheets
Student Resources Tip Sheets
Brock Student Life and Success
Formal Academic Writing at University
Ontario Tech University / ontariotechu.ca
Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing Basics
Ontario Tech University / ontariotechu.ca
Paragraph Writing – General
University of Toronto / utoronto.ca
Integrating Research in Writing
Ontario Tech University / ontariotechu.ca
Writing Introduction Paragraphs
Ontario Tech University / ontariotechu.ca
Writing Body Paragraphs
Ontario Tech University / ontariotechu.ca
Writing Conclusion Paragraphs
Ontario Tech University / ontariotechu.ca
Note-taking Tips
Brock Learning Services
Grammar & Vocabulary Skills
Resources
Grammar Explanations
perfectenglishgrammar.com
How to Use Punctuation: 14 Rules Every Writer Must Know
masterclass.com
English Vocabulary: 10 Ways to Improve It
grammarly.com
Vocabulary Building with Corpora
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Writing Center / writingcenter.unc.edu
Tip Sheets
Linking Words & Conjunctions to Help with Flow
smart-words.org
Quick Guide: Use of Articles (a, an, the)
Ontario Tech University / ontariotechu.ca
Reading Skills
Resources
Reading
Queen’s University / queensu.ca
Taking Reading Notes – Develop Academic Skills
Open Library / ecampusontario.ca
Academic Reading Skills
englishforuniversity.com
How to Improve your Reading Skills
indeed.com
Tip Sheets
Student Resources Tip Sheets
Brock Student Life and Success
Active Reading Strategies
University of Saskatchewan / usask.ca