Online Resources
The Writing Center offers information on a wide range of writing challenges.
Understanding the Prompt
If you need help deciphering a writing prompt, or if you're having trouble getting started on an assignment, this information may help. It includes guides for interpreting essay questions, brainstorming, and outlining.
Brainstorming & Outlining
If you need help deciphering a writing prompt, or if you're having trouble getting started on an assignment, this information may help. It includes guides for interpreting essay questions, brainstorming, and outlining.
Essays & Research Papers
Here you’ll find information designed to help you meet all the challenges of writing academic papers: developing a strong thesis statement, composing effective introductions and conclusions, writing abstracts, offering effective counterarguments, and more.
Using & Citing Sources
If your assignment requires that you do some research or refer to outside sources, this information can help. You'll find abbreviated and printable versions of many of the major citation guides, and there's also information here on how to quote sources and paraphrase effectively.
Job & Scholarship Application Materials
If you’re applying for scholarships, fellowships, grants, or jobs, the material provided here can help. Read about writing resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and more.
Writing for Business & Industry
Here you’ll find information on writing various types of professional documents, from office emails and memos to executive summaries.