The following links are useful handouts that may provide answers to your writing questions. For further help, please stop by the Writing Center (in Gowen 105) to make an appointment.

University of Washington Libraries How Do I… Video Tutorials

Getting Started (PDF)

Thesis Statements (PDF)

Basic Paper Organization (PDF)

Introductions (PDF)

Writing Strong Paragraphs (PDF)

Body Paragraph Rewrite Exercise Instructions (compliments of Talal Hattar) (PDF)

Body Paragraph Rewrite Template (compliments of Talal Hattar) (PDF)

Punctuation (PDF)

Incorporating Quotations (PDF)

Using Subheadings (PDF)

Citing Sources (PDF)

Plagiarism (PDF)

Peer Editing (PDF)

Final Draft Checklist (PDF)

Specific Types of Social Science Writing/Class Specific Handouts

Writing a Critical Analysis Paper (PDF)

Tips for Taking In-Class Essay Exams (PDF)

Tips for Take-Home Essay Exams (PDF)

Writing Book Reviews (PDF)

Writing a Compare/Contrast Paper (PDF)

How to Write a Paper Proposal (PDF)

How to Write a Research Proposal (PDF)

Approaching Group Writing (PDF)

SIS 123 - Research Report (PDF)

Theories in Social Science (PDF)

Guide to Social Science Methodology (PDF)