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Writer's Reference

Writer’s Reference Center
A resource covering the mechanics of writing, grammar, style, and research

Writer’s Reference Center provides users with a convenient one-stop location for all of the tools necessary to write and research effectively. From the mechanics of writing and grammar to style and research, this indispensable online resource thoroughly covers the fundamentals of quality writing, provides a wealth of vocabulary-building dictionaries, and presents a step-by-step guide to writing a good essay. An in-depth grammar section defines grammatical terms and gives examples of use, while another section explores writing style. Writing resources teach users how best to revise their work, and the intuitive new design allow users to find relevant information quickly through customizable searches and browsing.

LibGuide : Writing Assistance
This LibGuide contains information on writing for college assignments.

MLA Basics
Learn the general guidelines for setting up your paper and Works Cited page using MLA style.

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"The Norton Field Guide is designed to allow you to chart your own course as a writer, offering guidelines that suit your writing needs."

Quoted from

Bullock, Richard, and Maureen Daly Goggin. The Norton Field Guide to Writing with Readings and Handbook. 4th ed., New York, W. W. Norton, 2016.