Writing Resources

In addition to writing consultations, the UWC also provides several writing-related resources.

Writing-Focused Handouts

Click on one of the writing elements below to find a resource for it. If you can’t find a resource you need, please let us know using our Suggestion Box.

Writing Process

• Understanding Writing Assignments
• Proofreading your Paper

Rhetoric and Argumentation

• Creating a Thesis Statement
• Organizing Your Argument

Grammar, Punctuation, and Mechanics

• Higher Order Concerns and Lower Order Concerns
• Spelling: Common Words that Sound Alike

Citation Styles

• APA
• MLA
• Chicago Manual of Style

English as a Second Language

The Purdue OWL provides extensive writing resources for writers for whom English is a second language. Please visit their page to see what all is offered.