Of course, the best resource you have for questions about your writing is your professor. And we would always love to see you in the DEWC. Sometimes, however, you need an answer quickly. We hope the following links will be helpful as you work on crafting your paper. If you have an idea for a page that would be useful, we hope you’ll let us know !
Please click through through for links to information on:
- Style and Citation Guides and Models
- Writing for Different Disciplines
- Writing Different Types of Assignments
- Resources for Research
- Resources for Grammar & Mechanics
- SU Career Services Resume Writing Guide
- Tips for Writing Personal Statements
- Tips for Writing a Grant Proposal
You might also find some of our worksheets useful! Please click below to download any of our tip sheets, “be your own consultant” checklists, or graphic guides.
WRITING AT SOUTHWESTERN
Tips for Writing at Southwestern
Tips for College-Level Writing
Tips for Socially Responsible Writing
Tips for English Language Learning
Tips for Interdisciplinary Writing
Tips for Job Search and Grad School Writing
GETTING STARTED
Tips for a Strong Thesis Statement
Tips for Planning Longer Papers
USING SOURCES
Tips for Considering Source Types
Tips for Incorporating Quotations
Tips for Avoiding Accidental Plagiarism
ASSIGNMENT-SPECIFIC TIPS
Tips for Writing a Literature Review
Tips for Evaluating Sources for Annotated Bibliographies
Tips for Writing in the Sciences
BE YOUR OWN CONSULTANT
REVISING
Tips for Analyzing your Argument
Tips for Writing The Conclusion
Tips for Reverse Outlining a Paper
Tips for Understanding Active vs. Passive Voice
*NEW* CREATIVE WRITING RESOURCES
Getting to Know Your Characters
Factors to Consider When Designing a World
GRAMMAR GAMES
Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers