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Resources for Writers
Off-Campus Resources
-This website is very user-friendly. It gives overviews and in-depth coverage into a variety of topics, including plagiarism, transitions, commas and discipline-specific writing. Online Writing Lab (OWL) -This website, created by Purdue University, is divided into four major sections, listed below. It gives many useful descriptions of citation styles, guidelines on writing research papers and much more. University of Wisconsin-Madison -This website provides clear descriptions of styles for your research papers, a great list of transition words and phrases to help with precise word choice and a section for concise sentences. -This website has careful explanations of how to document sources, guidelines for using sources effectively and ideas on transitions and concise writing. St. Cloud State Literacy Education Online (LEO) -This website has a catalogue that features information on general writing rules, in addition to explanations on multiple types of writing.
University of Minnesota's Students' Web
OWL: ESL Resources, Handouts and Exercises
Office of International Student Services (UST)
-Forbes.com has researched all the best of the web, and they have linked to all of them at their website. Each link also includes a description and a rating. Visit both "Best of the Web" and "Forbes' Favorites." Especially helpful for academic research is the "Looking It Up" category. -This website is an educational subject directory, in addition to an admissions assistant. Within its no-nonsense format is a wealth of information, from web links to articles. -St. Thomas's libraries have created a vast array of research information. Visit their website or visit the library to find out more. -This website assists researchers with finding articles. It is a global company that provides articles from over 28,000 publications. -This website is a compilation of journals by academic resources across the country. Its search function is extensive, and most articles can be accessed. University of Minnesota Student Writing Center -This website contains a vast array of web links in nearly every academic subject and style available. Voice of the Shuttle (VoS) -This is a humanities research website. Its content covers everything from Media Studies to Politics. VoS was voted best research website by Forbes.com, which said it was for "casual surfers and die-hard researchers alike.
-This website is from the Online Writing Lab. It lists internet resources for a number of disciplines. -This website contains directions on creating a well-composed business letter (or paper). Texas A&M Writing Center: Business Writing -This website has information on all types of business writing and a number of links. -With this website, you can search over 30 million abstracts for science-related data. ScienceDirect is constantly adding new data. -This website gives access into government documents, official reports and a number of other social science documents. It is British, and therefore its focus is more continental. -Here you will find academic law reviews and journals. With a powerful search engine, FindLaw will help you quickly discover valuable resources. -This website has very specific information about writing about art. It is especially useful for Art History students. Virtual Medieval Church and Its Writings -This website is maintained by St. Thomas, and it has information on writing about philosophers, such as Aquinas, in the Medieval Church. UST English: Links of Interest -Maintained by the English Department at St. Thomas, this site has links to a number of English-related websites.
-Compiled by Capital Community College, this website has an introduction to research techniques and a great deal of instruction on quotes, references and citation in the APA style. A Guide for Writing Research Papers Based on Modern Language Association (MLA) Documentation -Compiled by Capital Community College, this website has an introduction to research techniques and a great deal of instruction on quotes, references and citation in the MLA style.
Midwest Writing Centers Association -This website is home to the Midwest Writing Centers Association. International Writing Centers Association -This website is home to the International Writing Centers Association. -This is the official website of the Modern Language Association. It includes bibliography and style guides, in addition to a frequently asked questions section. American Psychological Association Style -This website gives information on APA style, including electronic references.
Department of English, University of St. Thomas -This website is run by the English Department at the University of St. Thomas. It has information on faculty, scheduling, common texts, department events and study abroad opportunities. Libraries at the University of St. Thomas -This website is a portal into the websites of the University of St. Thomas libraries. It also contains many research links, as well as reference information. -This website displays information about the Reading and Study Skills Center, including how to contact them. University of St. Thomas Career Development Center -This website has many useful career links and job information. It also contains great information about technical writing, such as resumes and cover letters. -This website is set up by the University of St. Thomas's Academic Counseling. It has contact information and more. Center
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