Writing Resources and Links

At GW/ From the GW Tutors:
The University Writing Program
The Code of Academic Integrity
The Pitfalls of Writing and How to Avoid Them

General:
Paradigm Online Writing Assistant
Online Writing Lab
Helpful Hints for an “A” Paper
What is Academic Writing?
How to Write an Academic Paper
Academic Tone Guidelines

Thesis:
What is a Thesis?
Defining the Thesis Statement
How to Write a Thesis Statement
Developing a Thesis
Thesis Builder
Using Thesis Statements

Citation/Evidence:
MLA
The Modern Language Association
OWL’s MLA Style Guide
MLA Style Guide
MLA Citation Guide

APA
The APA
OWL’s APA Formatting and Style Guide
APA Research Style Crib Sheet
APA Citation Guide

Chicago
The Chicago Manual of Style Online
Chicago Citation Guide
Documenting in Chicago Style

Audience:
Audience
Adapting to Your Audience
Choosing and Writing for an Audience
Writing for an Audience
Audience Writing Tips

Paragraphing:
Paragraph Builder
Paragraphing Tips
Writing an Effective Paragraph

Brainstorming:
Brainstorming
Concept Mapping
Graphic Organizers (not just for kids!)
More Graphic Organizers

Grammar:
Guide to Grammar and Writing
Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling
Lynch Guide to Grammar and Style
Daily Grammar Lessons

Revision:
OWL Guide to Research Papers and Revision
Revision: Cultivating a Critical Eye

Organization:
Organizing Paragraphs
Planning and Organizing Academic Writing
Writing: Considering Structure and Organization

Outlining:
OWL Developing an Outline
Getting Started: Outlining
Outlining