Writing Resources
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- Writing@APUSThe APUS Library’s writing reference resource for students and faculty designed to supplement and complement writing instruction delivered across all disciplines.
- Writer's Reference Center This link opens in a new windowOnline reference for writers, with learning tools to write and research effectively.
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FAQs: Writing & Citing
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Style Guides & Citation
MLA Style
ENGL uses the MLA Style Guide.
The complete MLA style guide (a.k.a., the MLA Handbook, Eighth Edition) is currently only available in print format. There are no Kindle or Nook or other eBook versions at this time.
Because the official MLA style guide is not available in an institutional version from the publishers we cannot license it for student use. You are free to purchase your own copies of the complete MLA style guide directly from the Modern Language Association or from the bookseller of your choice.
Go to Writing@APUS to find the information you need on using MLA style.
Not sure how to use a style guide? Visit The Writing Process at Writing@APUS for tips!
Writing@APUS Website
Writing@APUS provides resources for all aspects of the writing process, from choosing a topic to proofreading the final draft. Also included are detailed information on using style guides.
Writing@APUS is the APUS Library’s writing reference resource for students and faculty. It's designed to supplement and complement writing instruction delivered across all disciplines, and houses a complete guide to all aspects of academic writing, from organizing your research to formatting your citations.
Find Writing@APUS on the APUS Library website:
After logging in to the library (faculty login info; student login info), hover over the Resources & Services tab to access the drop down menus. You will see the link to the Writing@APUS site under "Resources & Services."
Can undergraduate students use the Graduate Writing section of Writing@APUS?
Absolutely!
Writing@APUS is the APUS Library’s writing reference resource for all students and faculty. While the dedicated section on Graduate Writing provides more in-depth material that graduate students will find especially useful, undergraduate students are welcome and will find useful information there as well.
Selected Books on Academic Writing
The Academic Writer's Toolkit by Publication Date: 2008-05-01A slim, user-friendly volume on academic writing that speaks to junior scholars and graduate students about the process and products of academic writing. Differentiates between business writing skills for memos, proposals, and reports, and the scholarly writing that occurs in journals and books. He has suggestions for getting the "turgid" out of turgid academic prose and offers suggestions on how to best structure various forms of documents for effective communication.
Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students by Publication Date: 2006-03-01Although aimed at international students, this practical writing course enables all students to meet the required standard of writing and use an appropriate style for essays, exams and dissertations. Demonstrates all the key writing skills and is ideal for use in the classroom or for independent study. Useful at every stage of an academic career and beyond.
Writing at University by Publication Date: 2008-05-01Offers guidance on how to develop the writing you have to do at university along with a greater understanding of what is involved in this complex activity. Looks at an array of writing projects, including essays, reports and dissertations, and analyzes what is expected of each form of assignment. Provides examples of student writing and reflections on writing by both tutors and students. Included: making an argument and persuading your reader, using sources creatively, avoiding plagiarism, and writing online.
Writing up Your University Assignments and Research Projects by Publication Date: 2008-04-01What is good academic writing? How should I present my written work? How can I improve my written work? Academic writing can be a daunting prospect for new undergraduates and postgraduates alike, regardless of whether they are home or overseas students. This accessible book provides them/students with all they need to know to produce excellent written work. Structured so as to build students' confidence in their own writing ability while at the same time respecting conventional ideas of what is, and what is not, acceptable in the academic domain. Presented using a wealth of clear examples, hands-on tasks with answers, and logical sequences that build on earlier chapters.
Selected Resources on Grammar
The Grammar Cracker: Unlocking English Grammar by Publication Date: June 2001"Cracks open" the door to the world of English-learning by presenting the English grammar rules and practices in a very clear manner. All of the important grammar principles are covered, including word origins, parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation and writing styles. In addition, hundreds of examples and exercises are given to reinforce learning.
Grammar for Everyone by Publication Date: 2007-06-08This practical book provides all who learn or teach Grammar with these skills in a clear step-by-step process.
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