Online Resources

Tips for Writing in Specific Disciplines

• History
• Sciences

English            

• Literary Research Papers (PDF)           
• Incorporating Outside Sources (PDF)
• Definition Essay(PDF)
• Cause and Effect Essay (PDF)
• Compare and Contrast Essay(PDF)

Writing Process

• Understanding Assignments(UNC)
• Starting the Writing Process(Purdue OWL)
• Procrastination Help(UNC)
• Crafting a Thesis Statement(OWL)
• Developing an Argument(UNC)
• Revising Drafts(UNC)

Style Guides

APA

• Frequently Asked Questions about APA-Style Documentation(APA)
• APA Style Tips(APA)
• APA Style Guide(Purdue)
• APA Style Electronic References(APA)
• APA Research Paper(APA)

Chicago

• Chicago Manual of Style Online(Chicago)
• Chicago Manual of Style Quick Guide (Chicago)
• Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago-Style Documentation(Chicago)

Turabian

• Turabian Quick Guide  (University of Chicago)

MLA

• Frequently Asked Questions about MLA-Style Documentation (MLA)
• MLA Style Guide(Purdue)

On-line Dictionaries/Thesauri

• Merriam-Webster Online
• Wordsmyth