Writing Resources Online

The Writing Center maintains online resources for writers who wish to work independently on writing tasks and for instructors who would like to use Writing Center resources in their classes. All resources are available for classroom or individual use. Contact the Writing Center with questions about any of our resources.

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• Composing a Draft
• Research and Citing
• Special Writing Contexts
• Digital Workshop Videos

Composing a Draft

• COM 1: Transitioning to College Level Writing
• COM 2: Reading an Assignment Sheet
• COM 3: The Rhetorical Situation and Rhetorical Appeals
• COM 4: Brainstorming
• COM 5: Thesis Statements
• COM 6: Topic Sentences
• COM 7: Visual Organizer
• COM 8: Writing Introductions
• COM 9: Transitions
• COM 10: Revision Strategies
• COM 11: Editing Strategies
• COM 12: Incorporating Tables and Figures
• COM 13: Problem Solving Organizer
• COM 14: Writing Conclusions

Research and Citing

• RES 1: Evaluating Sources
• RES 2: Close Reading and Annotating Sources
• RES 3: Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing
• RES 4: MLA Quick Guide
• RES 5: APA Quick Guide 7th Edition
• RES 6: Chicago Quick Guide
• RES 7: Changes in APA 7th Edition
• RES 8: APSA Quick Guide
• RES 9: ASA Quick Guide
• RES 10: AMA Quick Guide

Special Writing Contexts

• SWC 1: Composing an Effective Power Point
• SWC 2a: ePortfolios: The Technological Basics 
• SWC 2b: ePortfolios: The Writing Basics
• SWC 3: Designing an Effective Poster Presentation
• SWC 4: Composing a Resume or CV
• SWC 5: Composing an Effective Speech
• SWC 6: Components of a Lab Report
• SWC 7: Writing in the Sciences
• SWC 8: Composing a Cover Letter
• SWC 9: Writing a Personal Statement for College Admissions
• SWC 10: Writing a Literature Review
• SWC 11: Writing Discussion Posts
• SWC 12: Reflective Writing

Digital Workshop Videos

• Your Writing Identity
• University Writing Expectations
• Approaches to Brainstorming
• Reflective Writing: Reflecting to Look Forward
• Poster and Pitch Part 1: Designing Stellar Research Posters
• Poster and Pitch Part 2: Designing Memorable Elevator Pitches
• Creating Resumes and CVs
• Creating a Cover Letter
• Writing Personal Statements
• What is ePortfolio?
• Writing in the Sciences