Writing Resources
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- OWRC Handouts
- Helpful Campus Links
- Writing the Paper
- Grammar & Mechanics
- Specific Writing Assignments
- Writing Across the Disciplines
- ESL
HANDOUTS AVAILABLE @ THE OWRC
- APA Citation Guide
- Sample APA Formatted Paper
- CBE Citation Guide
- Sample CBE Formatted Paper
- Chicago Citation Guide
- Sample Chicago Style Formatted Paper
- MLA Citation Guide
- Sample MLA Formatted Paper
- Suggested Paper Writing Timeline
- What is an Academic Paper?
- Sample Argumentative Paper Format
- Strong Body Paragraphs
- Capitals
- Claims Claims Claims
- How to Perform a Close Reading
- Concessions & Counterarguments
- English as a Second Language
- Evaluating Your Sources
- Attending to Grammar
- Writing Effective Introductions & Conclusions
- How To Organize & Structure Your Paper
- Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing
- Effective Quote Integration (Quotation Sandwich)
- Researching Your Topic
- Resumes & Cover Letters
- Revision: Cultivating a Critical Eye
- Top Ten Rules of Writing
- Attending to Style
- How to Write a Summary
- Useful Templates
- Developing Your Thesis
- Using Transitions Effectively
HELPFUL CAMPUS LINKS
- Other Writing Centers on Campus Includes a full listing of general, discipline, and specialized writing centers on campus.
- UW Library System Services include 24/7 live help, circulation, helpful handouts, reference assistance, access to library computers, room reservations, interlibrary loan and copy/duplication of materials.
- Student Consultations with Librarians The Student Consultation Service is designed for UW students needing research assistance with course- and degree-related projects and assignments. Meet with a librarian one-on-one to discuss focusing a topic, identifying & evaluating sources, and searching library databases and the Internet effectively.
- Chat Online with a Librarian 24/7 Chat with a librarian 24/7 for all of your research need!
- Odegaard Undergraduate Library Free Walk-in Workshops Obtain helpful information on a variety of topics!
- Ask Betty: Grammar for College Writers Have a grammar question? Submit your questions here for a fast and accurate response!
WRITING THE PAPER
General Writing Resources – browse before you get started!
- Other Writing Centers on Campus Includes a full listing of general, discipline, and specialized writing centers on campus.
- The Writer’s web ( University of Richmond )
- Writing Guides ( Colorado State )
- Dartmouth Writing Program ( Dartmouth University )
- Writer’s Handbook ( University of Wisconsin )
Getting Started – what’s expected of you?
- Understanding assignments ( University of North Carolina )
- A word about college writing ( University of North Carolina )
- Writing anxiety ( University of North Carolina )
- Procrastination ( University of North Carolina )
Researching – where can you find appropriate academic resources for your paper?
- Reading to Write ( University of North Carolina )
- General Reference Information ( University of Washington )
- UW Library Catalogue ( University of Washington )
- Evaluating print sources ( University of North Carolina )
- Avoiding Unintential Plagiarism ( University of North Carolina )
- Quotations: How to Use Them ( University of North Carolina )
- Statistics ( University of North Carolina )
- Evidence ( University of North Carolina )
Brainstorming – what directions might your writing take?
- Brainstorming ( University of North Carolina )
Outlining – how might you shape or organize your ideas?
- Organizing Your Paper ( Dartmouth University )
- Audience ( University of North Carolina )
- Making an argument ( Dartmouth University )
- Thesis statements ( Dartmouth University )
Drafting – how can you connect your thoughts in a coherent flow?
- Elements of Style (William Strunk, Jr.)
- Summary: using it wisely ( University of North Carolina )
- Introductions ( University of North Carolina )
- Paragraph development ( University of North Carolina )
- Transitions ( University of North Carolina )
- Conclusions ( University of North Carolina )
Revising – how can you re-see and reconsider your large and small scale choices?
- Reorganizing drafts ( University of North Carolina )
- Revising drafts ( University of North Carolina )
- Proofreading ( University of North Carolina )
- Locating Fallacies ( University of North Carolina )
- Getting feedback ( University of North Carolina )
- Track Changes on MS Word ( University of North Carolina )
- Writing groups ( University of North Carolina )
GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS
- University of Washington Writing & Citation Guide ( University of Washington )
- Citing electronic resources ( University of Alberta )
- Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling—Comprehensive! ( Purdue University)
- Virginia Tech’s Grammar Gym – Comprehensive! (Virginia Tech)
- Fragments and run-ons ( University of North Carolina )
- Gender-sensitive language ( University of North Carolina )
- “I”: When to Use It ( University of North Carolina )
- Style ( University of North Carolina )
- Word Choice ( University of North Carolina )
- Ask Betty: Grammar for College Writers (University of Washington)
- Grammar Girl Quick & Dirty Tips for Better Writing Podcast
SPECIFIC WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
- Abstracts ( University of North Carolina )
- Annotated Bibliographies ( University of North Carolina )
- Application Essays ( University of North Carolina )
- Business Letters ( University of North Carolina )
- Comparing/Contrasting ( University of North Carolina )
- Dissertations ( University of North Carolina )
- Empirical
Papers, Thesis, and Dissertations (G. David Garson)
- Essay Exams ( University of North Carolina )
- Grant Proposals ( University of North Carolina )
- Honors Theses ( University of North Carolina )
- Literature Reviews ( University of North Carolina )
- Oral History ( University of North Carolina )
- Personal Statements ( Purdue University )
- Poetry Explications ( University of North Carolina )
- Review: How to Write One ( University of North Carolina )
- Scientific Research Reports ( University of North Carolina )
- Speeches ( University of North Carolina )
WRITING ACROSS THE DISCIPLINES
- Anthropology ( University of North Carolina )
- Biology ( Marquette University )
- Art History ( University of North Carolina )
- Chemistry ( Marquette University )
- Classics ( Marquette University )
- Communications ( University of North Carolina )
- Drama ( University of North Carolina )
- Economics ( Marquette University )
- Electrical and Computer Engineering ( Marquette University )
- Foreign Languages & Literature ( Marquette University )
- History Guide #1 & 2 ( University of North Carolina & Marquette University )
- Literature Guide #1 & 2 ( University of North Carolina & Marquette University )
- Legal Writing ( Marquette University )
- Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science ( Marquette University )
- Philosophy Guide #1 & #2 ( U. of North Carolina & Marquette University )
- Political Science Guide #1 & #2 (U. of North Carolina & Marquette University )
- Psychology ( Marquette University
- Religious Studies ( University of North Carolina )
- Sciences ( University of North Carolina )
- Social and Cultural Sciences ( Marquette University )
- Sociology ( University of North Carolina )
- Theology ( Marquette University )
- Writing in the Workplace ( Marquette University )
- UW Library Resources by Subject ( University of Washington )
- Research and Documentation by Subject (DianaHacker.com)
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
- Dave's ESL Cafe This is a great site with everything you can possibly imagine. Of particular use are the Help Center, which will answer your ESL questions 24 hours a day; the Quiz page, on which you can test yourself on points of grammar; the Student Link page, which provides links to many ESL sites on the Web. Also fun to look at are the Idiom and Phrasal Verb pages.
- ESL Resources: Handouts & Guides—Comprehensive! ( Purdue University )
- Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling ( Purdue University )
- Virginia Tech’s Grammar Gym (Virginia Tech)
- Guide to Grammar & Writing (Capitol Community College Foundation)
- Online English Grammar (www.edufind.com)
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