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
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!