English/Writing Tips & Tools

Essay Writing

• Reading Sources Critically
• Arguments
• Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences
• Introductions
• Paragraphing
• Transitions
• Conclusions

Grammar and Punctuation

• Coordination and Subordination
• Apostrophes and Subject-Verb Agreement
• Pronouns
• Commas and Semicolons
• Quotation Marks

Mechanics and Style

• Sentence Variety
• Eliminating Wordiness
• Passive Voice
• Word Choice

Revising

• Editing and Proofreading
• Reading Aloud

APA and MLA Guides

• MLA Guide
• APA Guide Part 1
• APA Guide Part 2

Links to Other Sources

• Rhetorical Strategies
• Writing About Literature Part 1
• Writing About Literature Part 2
• Writing About Literature Part 3
• Annotated Bibliographies
• Writing in Psychology
• Writing as a Professional Nurse
• Preparing Presentations
• Avoiding Plagiarism
• Resumes
• Resumes for Military Veterans
• Cover Letters

Videos

Essay Writing

• The Writing Process
• Writing a Strong Thesis Statement
• Evaluating Arguments
• Essay Writing

Study Skills

• Taking Notes
• Planning and Organization
• Studying for Exams
• Focus and Concentration
• Memory
• Test Anxiety