Writing Center Resources
These resources are meant to be guides and tools to aid in the writing process. For more one-with-one assistance and support, please visit the Writing Center.
Writing Academic Papers
- Effective Introductions (PDF)
- Effective Conclusions (PDF)
- “CRAAP” Source Evaluation (PDF)
- Building Argumentative Research Essays (PDF)
- Transitions (PDF)
- Thesis Statements (PDF)
- Writing a Literature Review (PDF)
- Scientific Writing (PDF)
- Annotated Bibliography (PDF)
- Using Quotes Effectively (PDF)
- Paraphrasing and Summarizing (PDF)
- AFOSP: A Resource for Revising Writing (PDF)
- Revision Tip: Reverse Outline (PDF)
Citations
Grammar
- Grammar Terms and Definitions (PDF)
- Common Commas (PDF)
- Fragments, Run-Ons, and Comma Splices (PDF)
- Colons and Semi-Colons (PDF)
- Subject Verb Agreement (PDF)
- Prepositions (PDF)
- Independent and Subordinate Clauses (PDF)
- Articles (PDF)
- Active and Passive Voice (PDF)
- Verb Tense (PDF)
Professional Writing
Excellent Online Resources for Writers
- The Purdue Online Writing Lab (the OWL)
- The North Carolina at Chapel Hill Writing Center’s “tips & tools” page
- Grammarly for proofreading support