Handouts and Style Guides
Handouts on college writing and the writing process
Handouts on arguments and thesis statements
- crafting an effective thesis statement
- problem structure in academic writing
- writing a statement of the problem
- 5 tips for writing an effective thesis statement
- narrowing a topic from subject to thesis
- narrowing your topic from subject to thesis worksheet
- advanced academic argumentation
- using texts in argument
Handouts on revising and proofreading
- revising and proofreading: a comprehensive guide
- strategies for revising your writing
- questions for self or peer review
Handouts on grammar, punctuation, and mechanics
- sentences: checking for 6 common problems
- identifying run-ons and comma splices
- identifying sentence fragments
- identifying modifier errors
Handouts on style, clarity of expression, and point of view
- achieving “flow” in academic writing
- tone and formality in academic writing
- principles of clear sentences
Handouts on research and sources
- writing an annotated bibliography
- synthesizing sources: definitions and questions
- using source materials effectively
- effective verbs for referring to source material
- avoiding plagiarism when using source materials
Handouts on writing in the disciplines
Citation guides
