Click on a title below to view or download the PDF about that subject.

Advocates and Activists Needed!
Advocacy and activism are terms that are sometimes confused because the roles they entail can be similar and often overlap. Activism is defined as the theory or practice of assertive – often militant – action, such as mass demonstrations (or strikes) as a means of opposing or supporting a controversial issue, entity or person. Advocacy is defined as the act of actively supporting, that is, pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, an idea or a policy.

A Simple Guide to Reading an Abstract
Reading – and understanding – an abstract can be very challenging because there are so many pieces of information to put together, like in a puzzle. This fact sheet focuses on tips for reading and understanding an abstract.