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Writing Fast but Smart: Planning and Structuring Your Essay

Mar 6, 2026 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Mills Library 215

Registration Deadline: Mar 6, 2026 12:00 PM

Writing can be hard, overwhelming, and intimidating-but it's something you can't avoid. 

 

What are professors really looking for? Are there practical steps you can follow to reach that goal? More importantly, how can you master the skills to turn straw into gold within a limited time? 

 

Dr. Yi Zhu is happy to guide you on that journey. Drawing on his extensive experience teaching and tutoring undergraduate students, as well as his own success in multiple doctoral-level courses, Dr. Zhu will share the secrets to writing high-quality academic papers.
 

Success starts with a solid plan. Using simple templates and formulas, you'll practice on-site and learn how to choose the best evidence based on your thesis statement, then draft a clear outline accordingly.
 

Sometimes, taking a small risk leads to big progress. Why not register and give it a try? 

 

If you have general questions about this event or session, contact us through the live chat on our website, available Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Click the "Chat with us" button to get started. For support outside our live chat hours, email studentsuccess@mcmaster.ca. 

 

If you have an accommodation need for an event/planned meeting, please email skills@mcmaster.ca. Should you require any materials sent in an alternate/accessible format, please advise. 

 

Brought to you by the Student Success Centre (SSC).