Handouts and Online Resources for Students
Writing at the University
Pre-Writing
Writing: Getting Started
- Thesis Statements — “Although …, my opinion is …” Thesis Structure
- Thesis Statements — What? How? Why? Structure
Writing: Sentences & Transitions
Revising for Content and Organization
Proofreading/Grammar
- Proofreading Strategies
- Rules about Noun Form/Articles & Editing Advice
- Verb Chart
- Active vs. Passive Voice
- Pronoun Antecedent
- Rules for Using Commas
- Common Sentence Structure Problems
- Common Grammar Mistakes
Citing Your Sources
- MLA Formatting & Works Cited Page
- APA Style: In-text Citations & Reference Page
- Chicago Style: Footnotes/Endnotes & Bibliography Page
Writing Personal Statements &Statements of Purpose
- Writing a Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose
- 3 Pre-Writing Activities: Getting Started on Your Personal Statement or Statements of Purpose
Resumes & Curriculum Vitae (CVs)
- Resume Basics
- Checklist for Evaluating Your Resume
- Checklist for Evaluating Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Writing Research Papers
- Writing Research Paper Introductions
- Writing the Literature Review for Research Papers
- Pre-Writing Activity: The Literature Review
- Checklist for Evaluating Your Literature Review
Writing a Research Proposal
Tips for Doing Research