The Writing Center
Writing Resources
Online Interactive Modules
Helpful Handouts
Academic Writing
- Abstracts and Precis
- Academic Language
- Annotated Bibliographies
- The Classical Argument
- How to Use Sources in Writing
- Literature Review
- Personal Statements
- Scientific Writing Structure (IMRaD)
- Toulmin Model of Argumentation
- Understanding Rhetoric
- Using APA 6
- Using APA 7
- Using MLA
The Writing Process
Grammar
- Action Verbs and Linking Verbs
- Complex Verb Phrases
- Independent and Dependent Clauses
- Sentence Fragments
- Strong Verbs
- Subject-Verb Agreement
Punctuation
- Apostrophes
- Colons and Dashes
- Combining Independent Clauses and Avoiding Run-Ons
- Comma Usage
- Comma Misuse
- Items in a Series
- Parentheses
- Punctuation Overview
- Quotation Marks
Helpful PowerPoints
Useful Links
Academics and Writing Links
- Excelsior Online Writing Lab
- Identifying Plagiarism and How to Avoid It
- UTSA: Student Code of Conduct
- Exercises at Grammar Bytes
- Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
- How and When to Cite
- Cite It Right - Citation Samples
ESL
Dissertation Resources
- General Advice
- Disseration Calendar
- Preparing for your PhD Defense
- All-But-Dissertation Survival Guide
- Stop Procrastinating
- Dissertation Blogs
- Bibliographies for More Resources