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Are you wondering where to get started when it comes to a writing assignment or research project? Are you trying to improve on a specific skill based on feedback from your last assignment? Are you at home working on an assignment and can't remember how to do something that you learned about in class? The Writing Workshop has resources to help you with all this and more.

A heads up for Psychology 11 students:

Most of the writing tips on this page apply to any subject, but when it comes to documenting your research (in-text citations, page set up, etc.), this page will teach you to use MLA style, which is commonly used in English and Social Studies.
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In Psychology, we use APA style instead, as it's the standard for social sciences. Here's a helpful guide to get you started with APA formatting:
APA Style Guide

Paragraph Writing:

Basic Paragraph Structure
Outlining a Paragraph

Essay Writing:

Basic Essay Structure
Developing a Strong Argument
Editing Tips
Formatting Your Paper
Including Visual Material
Introductions and Conclusions
Organization
Outlining an Essay
Research Essay Checklist
Thesis Statements

Grammar and Punctuation:

General Grammar
Word-Level Errors
Punctuation Rules
Correcting Run-On Sentences

Research Skills:

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
AVOIDING PLAGIARISM
Evaluating Sources
Google Searches
In-Text Citations
RAP Strategy for Notetaking
Research Notes
Works Cited List

General Writing Skills:

Audience & Purpose
Changing Paragraphs
Concession and Refutation
Concluding Sentences
Formality
Names, Numbers & Titles in Your Writing
Quotations
RENNS FOR BETTER WRITING
Titles for Writing Assignments
Transitions
Can't find what you need? Check out the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University. It's where I go when I need help.
OWL at PURDUE
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