Writing Resources
The Writing Center is on the second floor of Morris Library.
Course-specific Resources
SIUC Writing Center Discipline Writing Guide: History
SIUC Writing Center Discipline Writing Guide: Philosophy
Invention & Prewriting
Getting Started
Developing a Paragraph from a Topic Sentence
Invention Techniques
More Invention Techniques
Narrowing a Topic
Parts of an Essay
The Thesis Statement
Thesis Statements--Progressing from a Question
Tips for Writing Essays
Types of Audience
Writing Body Paragraphs
Revising & Editing
Developing a Paragraph from a Topic Sentence
The Paramedic Method to Revising
The Thesis Statement
Thesis Statements--Progressing from a Question
Tips for Writing Essays
Types of Audience
Writing Body Paragraphs
Grammar, Punctuation, & Mechanics
The Apostrophe and the Possessive Case
A Grammar and Punctuation Exercise
Combining Sentences--Pattern Variations
Combining Sentences--Editing Choppiness
Comma Splices
Common Sentence-Level Writing Issues
Dictionary First Aid
Disruptive Commas
Fragments
General Information on Punctuation
Notes on Punctuation
Parallel Structure Exercises
Pronoun & Subject-Verb Agreement
Relative Clauses
Run-on Sentences
Sentence Embedding
Subject-Verb Agreement
Using Commas, an Exercise
Research & Documentation
APA Format revised
APA Sample Paper
Avoiding Plagiarism and Using Sources
Key Points for a Research Paper
MLA Format
Narrowing a Topic
Writing an Annotated Bibliography
Professional
Examples of Personal Statements
MCAT Writing Sample
Preparing an Effective Personal Statement
Writing a Personal Statement for Grad School
Writing an Application Letter
Reading & Study Skills
Steps When Studying for Exams
The SQ3R Method of Study
Taking Lecture Notes
The Technical Reading Exercise
