Here are some resources and worksheets that you can use for different writing tasks that you may or may not already be familiar with.  Think of them kind of like scaffolding exercises or steps on the way to a final product.  If your professor already has some steps baked into the course–great! These can be useful addenda. However, if your professor isn’t requiring things like intermediate drafts, outlines, annotated bibliographies, or proposals, then these can give you a bit of structure.  Feel free to bring any of these materials (barely looked at or completed) to a one-on-one session with me, I’d be happy to help you out. I’ve highlighted the resources that seem to come up the most.

Citations and References (mostly APA)

There are a million places to find this kind of information, but a lot of them are either out of date or somewhat dubious. Mine, at least, won’t be out of date (for now).

How to Cite and Reference Absolutely Anything in APA

References in APA: Journal Articles

References in APA: Statista

References in APA: Online News Sources

References in APA: Reports (Industry, Government, Company, etc.)

References in APA: Books

References in APA: Chapters in Books

Citation Generators (Never Work)

APA 7th Edition General Information and Tips

AI Writing and Attribution: AI Cannot Cite *Anything*


Research Writing

Here you can find general resources for writing research papers.  These materials will cover subjects like brainstorming a topic or research question, finding secondary scholarship,  outlining your argument, and editing your final draft.

Problems and Academic Problems

Finding Secondary Sources Online

Introductions and Literature Reviews

Reading Checklist Worksheet

Developing Research Questions

Introductions Done Three Ways


Post-Coursework

Sometimes the work that you have to do after coursework–qualifying exams and your proposal/prospectus, especially–can be a bit hazy. Here are some resources on how to study for quals and how to propose your dissertation or thesis.

Brainstorming Qualifying Exam Questions

Outlining Your Prospectus

Prospectus Planning Questions

Prospectus Structure


Professional Development & Professional Writing

The writing that you do in class is only part of your professional development.  Here you’ll find resources for adapting your work for other occasions (some academic, some not), and information about writing tasks that you might encounter in the professional world.

Personal Statements, Research Statements, and Diversity Statements

Adapting Seminar Papers for Conferences or Publication

Quick Guide: Asking for Letters of Recommendation via Email

Academic Journals 1/x: How Things Work

Academic Journals 2/x: Choosing the Right Journal


General Writing Support

Here are some posts that contain general writing advice/support.  Some of these can be supplemented by other worksheets and handouts, so consider using the keyword function at the bottom of the page to find related resources.

Goalsetting

Editing Your Work: AXES Highlighting

Using Grammarly Effectively

Developing Sustainable Writing Habits

Best Practices for Group Writing

Artificial Intelligence Writing Rundown


Vanity

I have what has been described to me as “an irresponsible amount of freedom” with this website.

Cormac McCarthy Will Be Missed

Steve Albini Deserves the Whole Writing Center