Getting Started
The Writing Process (PDF)
The Importance of Prewriting
Prewriting Strategies (PDF)
Tackling Big Assignments
Ways to Start Writing and Stay Focused
Organizing Your Research (PDF)
Research questions? Connect with the library
Organization and Structure
Strategies for Organizing Your Essay (PDF)
Basic Outline (PDF)
Roman Numeral Outline (PDF)
Paragraph Structure (PDF)
Drafting and Revising
How I Overcome Writer’s Block (PDF)
Introductions and Conclusions-the Hourglass Strategy (PDF)
Developing Ideas: Lengthening and Strengthening your essay (PDF)
Transition Words (PDF)
Revising Tips (PDF)
6 Helpful Ways to Reach that Page Requirement
Writing a Lab Report
Editing and Proofreading
Editing Tips (PDF)
Word Choice (PDF)
Verb Tense (PDF)
Grammar: Commas (PDF)
Grammar Common Comma Errors (YT)
Grammar: Run-Ons and Fragments (YT)
Citation and Formatting Questions? 4 Common MLA Issues & Corrections (video)
Quotes, Summaries, Paraphrases (PDF)
Signal Phrases and In-text Citation (PDF)
How do I “synthesize” sources? (YT)
MLA Citation Quick Guide
MLA In-Text Citation Tips (YT)
APA Citation Quick Guide
APA Example Paper with Tips (PDF)
Chicago Manual of Style (Examples of Footnotes/Bibliography)
Sticking With It
Motivation and Time Management (PDF)
Beating Writer’s Block
How to Crack the Code of Motivation (PDF)
Writing as Expression