Writing Center

Helpful Links

General Information

The Purdue University OWL (Online Writing Lab) has a wide range of information about almost everything that has to do with writing. For example, the home page offers links to General Writing, Assignments, Research and Citation, the Job Search, and English as a Second Language, among other topics:

Documentation Styles

• APA (American Psychological Association)
  • Purdue University OWL
• APSA (American Political Science Association)
  • University of Wisconsin
• CM (Chicago Manual of Style)
  • Chicago Manual of Style
  • Purdue University OWL
  • University of Wisconsin
• CSE (Council of Science Editors):
  • Colorado State University
  • University of Wisconsin
• MLA (Modern Language Association)
  • Purdue University OWL

Taking Notes and Studying for Exams

These three sites offer good advice. George Washington’s site has a helpful “Go To” button at the top right that takes you to other useful pages on time management, setting goals, dealing with stress, and strategic tips for that big test tomorrow. Princeton’s site suggests ways to study for final exams, read course material effectively, and much more. 

• George Washington University
• Ohio University
• Princeton University

Writing Style

These two sites offer help with sentence clarity and transitions:

• University of Wisconsin - Transitional Words and Phrases
• University of Wisconsin - Writing Clear, Concise Sentences