Writing Guides       

Avoiding Plagiarism   •  Academic Integrity   •  A KU Guidebook for Graduate Student Researchers

• Examples of Plagiarism - and how to avoid it
  Drew University
• Plagiarism: A Cultural Phenomenon, and Strategies for Avoiding (and Dealing With) It
  Washington State University

Critical Thinking, Reading, and Study Strategies

Related Links

• Mission: Critical
  San Jose State University
• How to Read a Primary Source
  Bowdoin College
• Taking Notes from Lectures
  University of Minnesota, Duluth
• Large Class FAQ: Notetaking
  Pennsylvania State University
• The Learning Toolbox: Notetaking
  James Madison University Special Education Program

The Writing Process

Prewriting Strategies
Outlines
Paraphrase, Summary, and Precis

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• Revision Guidelines
  George Mason University
• Polishing & Editing Checklist
  George Mason University
• Twelve Common Errors to Watch Out For
  University of Wisconsin–Madison
• Strategies for Effective Proofreading
  Shepherd College

Citing/Documenting Your Sources

• Research and Documentation Guide
  Bedford/St. Martin's
• Citing Internet Resources
  Georgetown University Library
• The Columbia Guide to Online Style
  Columbia University Press

Related Links

• Writing Techniques Handbook
  University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Writer's Handbook
  University of Wisconsin, Madison
• Resources for Writers and Writing Instructors
  Rutgers University
• Interactive Grammar Review
  Grammar Bytes!
• Grammar Handbook
  University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Guide to Grammar & Writing
  Capital Community College

For ESL Learners

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• Oxford Advanced Learners' Dictionary
  Oxford University Press
• Dave's ESL Cafe for Students and Teachers
  Dave Sperling
• Writing for an American Academic Audience
  Purdue University OWL
• Essay Building for ESL (best viewed in Internet Explorer)
  Mt. San Antonio College
• Learn English effectively
  antimoon.com
• Academic Writing in English
  Suzy McAnsh & Ken Pennington, Finnish Virtual University

Personal and Professional Writing   Grant Writing

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• The Personal Statement
  Purdue University
• Resumes and Cover Letters
  KU Journalism School
• Pre-Law Students' Personal Statements
  University of Kansas
• Letters, Letter-writing and Other Intimate Discourse
  Wendy Russ
• Styles and Formats for Various Kinds of Letters
  English Plus
• Your Resume
  Purdue University OWL
• Personal Essays for Grad School
  Colgate University
• Business Writing Resources
  Purdue University OWL
• How to Write a Project Proposal
  Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Theses and Dissertations

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• Writing a Review Of Literature
  University of Wisconsin, Madison
• The Literature Review: A Few Tips On Conducting It
  University of Toronto
• How To Write A Dissertation
  Purdue University
• Writing Your Dissertation
  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Dissertation Calculator
  University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Writing in Your Courses

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• Business Writing Revision
  Purdue University OWL
• Chemistry: Writing Lab Reports
  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Chemistry: Writing Lab Reports (2)
  Concordia University
• Engineering Writing Handbook
  University of Toronto
• Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students
  Virginia Tech
• English: Internet for English
  Humbul Humanities Hub
• History: Historiography
  Pleasant Valley High School
• History: Historiography
  Wikipedia
• History Writing Guide
  Boston University
• Scientific Reports
  University of Wisconsin, Madison
• Psychology with Style
  University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point