Writing Tips and Resources
Writing is a multistage process involving prewriting, drafting, editing, revising and proofreading. These stages do not, however, occur in a sequential and linear fashion; they are interactive and recursive by nature. So when we write, we go back and forth between reading, writing and revising.
For a general overview of how to write an essay, you can consult our general guidelines for writing essays. To know more about each stage in the writing process and the different strategies of writing in more detail, read through the following tips and writing resources to find explanations, examples and links to other useful sites.
Preparing to Write |
Writing the First Draft |
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Citations and Style Guides |
Revising and Proofreading |
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Useful Links |
Handouts |
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University of North Carolina Writing Center The University of Victoria's Writers Guide Cleveland State University Writing Center 150 Resources to Help You Write Better, Faster and More Persuasively 7 Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block
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