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High School Writing

Starting the Writing Process
Resource from the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University. Tips for how to start a writing assignment, including useful prompts and writing strategies.
Writing a Research Paper
Resource from the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University about how to write research papers. Topics covered include discussing research papers as a genre, choosing topics, and finding sources.
Writing Resources for Grades 7-12
Resources from the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University. Topics covered include starting the writing process, developing an essay outline, and conducting research.
Proofreading
Resource from the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University. Use this resource to help you find and fix common errors in your writing.

University/College Writing

Purdue OWL: Academic Writing
Resources from the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University for academic writing. Topics covered include rhetorical approaches to writing, the different types of essays, active and passive voice, and document organization.
Video Tutorial: Writing a Research Paper (Part 1)
This is a Dalhousie Libraries video tutorial.
Video Tutorial: Writing a Research Paper (Part 2)
This is a Dalhousie Libraries video tutorial.

General Writing Resources

Strategies for Writing
Top 8 writing tips from the Dalhousie Writing Center.

Additional Writing Tips

These links have great tips for becoming a better writer.

A Guide to Becoming a Better Writer: 15 Practical Tips - This link covers some basic creative writing tips that can transfer to academic writing.

7 Pain-Free Ways to Become a Better Writer, Starting Today - This link provides great tips for academic writing.

25 Insights on Becoming a Better Writer - This links has quotes from great writers on how to become a great writer yourself!

Citation Resources

The MLA Reference Style is most often used in the humanities disciplines

The APA Reference Style is typically used in the Social Science disciplines

Chicago Manual of Style is most commonly used in the humanities and social sciences

Chicago Formatting and Style Guide

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