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
- Introductory Paragraphs (PDF)
- Building an Argumentative Research Paper (PDF)
- “CRAAP” Source Evaluation (PDF)
- Transitions (PDF)
- Using Quotes Successfully (PDF)
- Paraphrasing and Summarizing (PDF)
- Strategies for an Effective Conclusion (PDF)
- Thesis Statements (PDF)
- Writing a Literature Review (PDF)
- Scientific Writing & Lab Reports (PDF)
- Annotated Bibliography (PDF)
- AFOSP: A Resource for Revising Writing (PDF)
Citations
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