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This page is designed to help students understand writing concepts. Each handout below was drafted by a Writing Center tutor. Click on the link to see the handout.
*Note: this part of our website is still under construction; some links may not be available yet.*

Handouts
The links below provide our handouts, which reference textbooks and give examples. They cover the writing process, documentation, and special writing situations; just click on a link to get started!

• Introductions and Conclusions
• Thesis Math and Outlining
• Revision Tips
• Common Grammar Mistakes
• Misplaced Modifiers
  
• Annotating Sources: Summary,Quote,Paraphrase
• Using Sources in Your Paper
• Making Sense of MLA Handout
• Annotated Bibliography
• APA

• College Level Study Skills
• Tackling Timed Writing
• Giving Oral Presentations
• Writing Memos and Letters
• Explicating Poetry
• Analyzing Short Stories
• Interpreting Drama
• Writer's Block
• Writing Terms (1301)
• Writing Terms (1302)
• Argument (Toulmin, etc.)

Practice!
Just like with any other activity (like playing sports), you have to practice the skills you have learned in order to improve. These documents will actually help you complete parts of the writing process, so you can practice and get your writing projects done. Each one has an explanation, directions, and blanks for you to write in. Get ready to bring your A game!

• Step 1: Thinking About Assignment and Audience
• Step 2: Brainstorming
• Step 3: Thinking about Your Thesis
• Step 4: Planning the Paper
• Step 5: Conducting Research
• Step 6: Revising
• Step 7: Editing
• Step 8: Documentation
• Step 9: Understanding Graded Paper Comments

Page last updated: January 17, 2008
Page maintained by: Joy Langford