Writing Center Help Sheets

These help sheets are available in hard copy for students and faculty at the Writing Center in 218 Eicher Hall. 

Genres 

• Annotated Bibliographies
• Cover Letter Model
• Research Papers: A Generic Checklist
• Planning a Problem-Solution Essay

Drafting and Revising

• Writing a Strong Introduction
• Writing a Strong Conclusion
• Writing a Strong Thesis Statement
• Transitional Devices: Using Connecting Words

Voice and Style

• Using Non-Sexist Language
• Passive Voice

Documenting Sources

• Avoiding Plagiarism
• APA Style
• MLA Style

Grammar and Punctuation

• Using the Apostrophe 
  
• Using Semicolons, Colons and Dashes
• Using Commas
• Correcting Fragments, Run-Ons and Comma Splices

About the Writing Center

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Tutor Job Description
• Online Writing Center Overview
• Online Writing Center Student Instructions