Writing and Citation Resources

Large collection of grammar guidance from the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University.

The Excelsior College OWL is designed to provide support for writers as they begin the process of writing for college and as they transition to writing outside of their introductory writing classes or programs. -- From web site

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The Study Guides and Strategies Website is intended for students, ages middle school through returning adult, as well as their parents, teachers and support professionals. Its resources are intended to empower all learners without regard to institutional and national boundaries; cultural mores and religious beliefs; race, gender and sexual orientation. -- From web site

Writer's Web is a free, public-access handbook designed & maintained by University of Richmond students & faculty. -- From web site

Resources to help you write an Annotated Bibliography in APA Style.

Resources to help you write an Annotated Bibliography in MLA Style.

Examples from the OWL at Purdue

The argumentative essay is a genre of writing that requires the student to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner. -- From web site

Business Email Etiquette Equals Success Professionals communicate in a professional manner regardless of the mode of communication. If you are a consummate professional you know that putting your best foot forward at all times is just what you do. -- From web site

Library guide discussing the rules of online etiquette and professional conduct.

Writing grant proposals to get money to make your project happen is becoming more and more common. Here are tips and resources for writing your first grant! -- From web site

Now that you understand why you need a business plan and you've spent some time doing your homework gathering the information you need to create one, it's time to roll up your sleeves and get everything down on paper. The following pages will describe in detail the seven essential sections of a business plan: what you should include, what you shouldn't include, how to work the numbers and additional resources you can turn to for help. -- From web site

The purpose of a literary analysis essay is to carefully examine and sometimes evaluate a work of literature or an aspect of a work of literature. As with any analysis, this requires you to break the subject down in to its component parts. Examining the different elements of a piece of literature is not an end in itself but rather a process to help you better appreciate and understand the work of literature as a whole. -- From web site

View our tutorial for creating a literature review.

When writing a narrative essay, one might think of it as telling a story. These essays are often anecdotal, experiential, and personal—allowing students to express themselves in a creative and, quite often, moving ways. -- From web site