Sweetland Writing Center (University of Michigan)

Writing References & Resources
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These writing resources and handouts may be printed and distributed for personal or classroom use, as long as copyright information remains intact and distribution is not-for-profit.

Purdue OWL
A comprehensive handbook on the basic elements of essay writing (e.g. grammar, style, documentation), providing practice exercises and strategies for successful writing and revision.

The Harvard Writing Center
A series of printable handouts covering different stages of the writing process.

UM Libraries Searchpath
A tutorial that guides new researchers through the process of searching for and identifying quality research materials in a variety of locations and mediums.

UM Career Center
Several useful tools for preparing pieces of professional writing such as resumes, cover letters, and personal statements.

Diana Hacker's Research and Documentation Online
An outline of proper research and documentation methods within all disciplines.

Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism
A helpful guide for ensuring academic integrity in written work.

Additional Online Resources

Printable Resources [under construction]