Resources
Commonly requested topics during a Writing Tutor session:
- reviewing the assignment
- generating ideas or topics
- developing or refining a thesis
- identifying appropriate audience
- organizing ideas
- identifying details
- incorporating information from sources correctly
- avoiding plagiarism
- evaluating paragraphs, tone, style, sentences, and word choice
Citing Your Sources
Academic Research
Academic Support and Student Service Groups
The programs below provide academic support and other services to specific student groups.
- Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center
- Student Support Services Program
- Pacific Islanders Student Center
- International Student Services and Intercultural Education
The programs below help students get the most from their UH Hilo experience as well as prepare for future opportunities.
- Career and Academic Advising
- Career Development Services
- Counseling
- National Student Exchange
- Center for Global Education and Exchange
- First Year Experience
- Registrar
The programs below provide many social, athletic, cultural, and personal enrichment activities at UH Hilo.
- Campus Center
- Campus Recreation and Wellness
- Student Athletics
- Women’s Center
- Student Government
- Independent Student Organizations (Student Clubs)
- Ke Kalahea (Student Newspaper)
- Hohonu Journal of Academic Writing
- Kanilehua (UH Hilo's Art and Literary Magazine)
- Performing Arts Center
Links to helpful sites on the Web
- Khan Academy -- thousands of short, educational videos. Check it out!