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The Writing Process in Review

The Research Process
Assignment Analysis
Narrowing & Developing
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Thesis or Focus
Research Hypotheses
- Types of Research Hypotheses
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Evaluating Sources
Note-Taking
Outlining
Drafting & Integrating
Revising & Editing a Research Paper
Literature Reviews
Annotated Bibliographies
- Tips on Writing an Annotated Bibliography
Putting It All Together

Citation & Documentation

Locating Reference Information
Avoiding Plagiarism When Documenting
Formatting Titles
APA Style
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Chicago Style
- Chicago Formatting Guidelines
- Chicago Notes & Bibliography

Rhetorical Styles

Styles of Development
Argumentative Essay
Classification & Division Essay
Cause & Effect Essay
Compare & Contrast Essay
Definition Essay
Descriptive Essay
Illustration Essay
Narrative Essay
Process Essay
Putting It All Together
- Multi-Style Essay: See It Across the Disciplines
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Argument & Critical Thinking

Argument in College Writing
Argument & Audience
Finding Topics
Modes of Persuasion
Argumentative Thesis
Organizing Your Argument
Argumentative Purposes
Using Evidence
Logical Fallacies
Revising Your Argument
Argument Analysis
Argument & Digital Writing
Putting It All Together

Online Writing & Presentations

Discussion Boards
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Multi-Modal Writing
Your Digital Footprint
Putting It All Together

Grammar Essentials

Punctuation
Parts of Speech
Sentence Structure
20 Most Common Grammar Errors

Avoiding Plagiarism

How Much Do You Know About Plagiarism?
What Is Plagiarism?
- Types of Plagiarism
  - Self-Plagiarism
- Plagiarism is Serious!
The Consequences of Plagiarism
How to Avoid Plagiarism
Check Your Understanding of Plagiarism
Plagiarism: Additional Resources

Academic Writing 101

Getting Ready to Write
Developing Your Ideas
Revising Your Work
Editing & Polishing
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Writing at the Graduate Level

Writing Tutorial for Graduate Students

Writing in the Disciplines

Business
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Writing for Your Career

Resumes
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Cover Letters
Thank You Letters

Writing Refresher

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Active vs. Passive Reading
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Annotating: Creating an Annotation System
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Annotating an Essay or Book
Annotating a Textbook
Annotating a Journal Article
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Annotating: How to Read Visual Aids
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Vocabulary Strategies

Context Clues
Word-Part Clues
Specialized Terminology
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Figurative Language
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Creating Vocabulary Flashcards
Creating a KIM Chart
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Creating a Word Web

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Writing Patterns
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Evaluating an Author’s Intent
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Evaluating an Argument
Evaluating a Website
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Creating a Timeline
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Creating an Outline
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Creating a Concept Map
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Creating a Story Map
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Writing in the Disciplines

Introduction to Writing in the Disciplines
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Creating Effective Assignments
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