The following downloadable PDF documents provide useful advice for a variety of writing, grammar and revision topics.

(Note: Please see our new Oral Communications page for handouts on public speaking and using PowerPoint.)

Citation styles

• APA Style basics
• ASA Style basics
• Chicago Style basics
• MLA Style basics

Content and organization

• Integrating outside sources into your writing
• Using quotes effectively
• Writing survival tips
• Writing an introduction
• Writing a conclusion
• Transitions
• Cutting clutter
• Developing a thesis statement
• Checklist for self-revision
• Tips for researching on the Internet / Evaluation criteria for Internet resources

Grammar and usage

• Active verbs
• Proofing for commas
• Conjunctions
• Parallel structure
• Improving sentence clarity
• Vague pronoun reference
• Correcting dangling modifiers

Writing Across the Curriculum

• Planning and writing a research paper
• General guidelines for writing research proposals
• Writing a literature review
• Writing a book review
• Writing a summary, analysis and opinion
• Thoughts on creative writing
• Writing in history: General guidelines
• Writing in the sciences
• Writing business letters