Introduction In this section, you will find many instructional materials we’ve developed for our Writing Center teaching. However, there are limitations to these materials. Assignments vary, and different instructors want different things from student writers. Therefore, the advice here may or may not apply to your writing situation. Finally, handouts can give only a fraction…
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Writing a Diversity Statement
Introduction So you’ve decided to apply to a Ph.D. program—how exciting! While the application process can be harrowing at times, being accepted to a graduate school that is a good fit for your interests and skills is a privilege that will be well worth your efforts. Before we get too wrapped up in the future,…
Advice for Students Writing a Professional Email
Introduction So you’ve decided to apply to a Ph.D. program—how exciting! While the application process can be harrowing at times, being accepted to a graduate school that is a good fit for your interests and skills is a privilege that will be well worth your efforts. Before we get too wrapped up in the future,…
Seeking Feedback from Others
Learn how to seek feedback from others on your writing project.
Writing Personal Statements for Academic Programs within an Undergraduate College
Introduction So you’ve decided to apply to a Ph.D. program—how exciting! While the application process can be harrowing at times, being accepted to a graduate school that is a good fit for your interests and skills is a privilege that will be well worth your efforts. Before we get too wrapped up in the future,…
[NEW] American Psychological Association Documentation
Download this Handout PDF The APA documentation system is commonly used in the social sciences and education, as well as in fields such as nursing. It is a parenthetical documentation system; sources are cited in parentheses within your own sentences to indicate you have used ideas, information, and quotations from an outside source. The parenthetical…
Writing Process and Structure | Section 3
In this section, you will find many instructional materials we’ve developed for our Writing Center teaching. However, there are limitations to these materials. Assignments vary, and different instructors want different things from student writers. Therefore, the advice here may or may not apply to your writing situation. Finally, handouts can give only a fraction of…
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MATT EDIT – Peer Reviews
Use the guidelines below to learn how best to conduct a peer draft review. For further information see our handout on How to Proofread. Before you read and while you read the paper Find out what the writer is intending to do in the paper (purpose) and what the intended audience is. Find out what…