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iWrite
iWrite offers guidance on how to write several types of work, including narrative and persuasive essays, research papers, and responses to literature.
William Strunk's The Elements of Style
William Strunk Jr.’s The Elements of Style is not a long book, but it packs a great deal of information into a small space. This standard text provides explanations and examples of proper usage and composition. Students who wish to know how to add clarity, depth, and power to their writing may find it useful. Particularly notable sections are the list of commonly misused and commonly misspelled words.
Paradigm Online Writing Assistant
The Paradigm Online Writing Assistant (POWA) is a HTML resource created by Dr. Chuck Guilford. Helpful information can be found on a variety of different areas, such as organizing and editing, as well as advice on writing different types of essays. Students may find this resource helpful whether in the planning, writing, or revising stages of their papers.
IUB Writing Tutorial Services Pamphlets
The Writing Tutorial Services (WTS) of Indiana University Bloomington hosts numerous pamphlets regarding particular areas of writing. Students can find helpful resources for class essays, with pamphlets that cover topics such as thesis statements, conclusions, and proofreading. Additional pamphlets on topics such as application letters, personal statements, and resumes may also be useful for students preparing to apply for college.
Purdue OWL for High School Students
This page of the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) has been designed with high school students in mind. It provides links to areas of concern for high school students. In addition to writing topics covered on other sites, this page provides information on other useful topics, such as how to write on fiction and citation information.
The Seven Steps of the Research Process
Cornell University Library's Seven Steps of the Research Process offers students a step-by-step guide to gathering information for research papers. Each step comes with a general summary as well as additional help, so it can be used as needed. Additional links and resources are also available according to the step.
iWrite offers guidance on how to write several types of work, including narrative and persuasive essays, research papers, and responses to literature.
William Strunk's The Elements of Style
William Strunk Jr.’s The Elements of Style is not a long book, but it packs a great deal of information into a small space. This standard text provides explanations and examples of proper usage and composition. Students who wish to know how to add clarity, depth, and power to their writing may find it useful. Particularly notable sections are the list of commonly misused and commonly misspelled words.
Paradigm Online Writing Assistant
The Paradigm Online Writing Assistant (POWA) is a HTML resource created by Dr. Chuck Guilford. Helpful information can be found on a variety of different areas, such as organizing and editing, as well as advice on writing different types of essays. Students may find this resource helpful whether in the planning, writing, or revising stages of their papers.
IUB Writing Tutorial Services Pamphlets
The Writing Tutorial Services (WTS) of Indiana University Bloomington hosts numerous pamphlets regarding particular areas of writing. Students can find helpful resources for class essays, with pamphlets that cover topics such as thesis statements, conclusions, and proofreading. Additional pamphlets on topics such as application letters, personal statements, and resumes may also be useful for students preparing to apply for college.
Purdue OWL for High School Students
This page of the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) has been designed with high school students in mind. It provides links to areas of concern for high school students. In addition to writing topics covered on other sites, this page provides information on other useful topics, such as how to write on fiction and citation information.
The Seven Steps of the Research Process
Cornell University Library's Seven Steps of the Research Process offers students a step-by-step guide to gathering information for research papers. Each step comes with a general summary as well as additional help, so it can be used as needed. Additional links and resources are also available according to the step.