Articles on Writing
This is the place to find handouts and links with the information and tools you need to become a better, more confident, more knowledgeable, and more successful writer. When a writer sits down to write, whether it is for fun or for an assignment, s/he goes through a process that is both insane and delightful (and everything in between). These resources are here to help you make the most of your time and energy as a writer…as well as provide you with loads of practical ideas for finding your way through most writing projects. You can also read my blog for more articles about writing tips.
Brainstorming:
All Sorts of Ideas
Engagement
Pre-writing Strategies
Thesis Statements Tips:
Writing Tips: Thesis Statements – CSW Illinios
Guide to Writing Thesis Statements – University of Washington
Tips and Examples for Thesis Statements – Purdue OWL
Writing Good Introductions:
Writing Great Intros
Famous Introductions (TED Ed video)
Writing Good Conclusions:
Conclusions (not summaries)
Taking Conclusions to the Next Level
Workshops:
How Workshops Work
Responding — To Other Students’ Writing
How to Write a Critical Analysis:
Basic Tips for Writing a Literary Analysis
Using Quotes:
The Quote Sandwich
