Welcome to the Writer’s Den
Whether you're writing a research paper that needs to follow APA or MLA style, planning an essay or opinion piece, or brushing up on your grammar and punctuation, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve curated excellent writing resources to help you improve your skills at any writing level.
Resources for Writers
Articles, handouts and user-friendly blogs about English language practice for both native and non-native speakers.
Handouts
Learn the finer points of writing sentences that are clear, consistent and grammatically correct.
Handouts
A wealth of information on a wide variety of topics covering nearly every aspect of the writing process.
- Duke University Thompson Writing Program Writing Studio
- Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab)
- The Writing Center at UNC
- Dartmouth Institute for Writing and Rhetoric Materials
- Monmouth University Resources for Writers
- St. Cloud University's LEO (Literacy Education Online)
- The Writing Center at The University of Wisconsin – Madison
Information, tips and techniques for brainstorming, planning and perfecting your writing projects.
Handouts
These handouts and links offer clear, concise instructions for writing papers, essays and articles for class.
Handouts
Everything you need to know to write academic papers in the correct style and format.
Handouts
- How to Set-Up Student Paper in APA Style 7th Edition
- APA 7: In-text citations
- Example: 7th Edition APA In-Text Citations
- APA Style Workshops
- 7th ed. APA References Quick Guide
- APA Reference Format Simplified
- Sample Annotated Student Paper in APA Style
- Sample Annotated Professional Paper in APA Style
Take a deeper dive into understanding the principles of certain types of academic writing and specific literary forms.
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