General Writing Issues
Writing Consultants have prepared a series of handouts to help writers navigate punctuation and grammar rules, compose professional emails, write effective introductions and conclusions, and overcome writer's block. The following handouts are available for you to download or print in PDF format:
Explains how to use apostrophes correctly.
Abstracts
Explains how to write an abstract for a paper, report, or presentation.
Active and Passive Voice
Describes active and passive voice and the circumstances under which you might use each.
The Colon
Explains how to use colons correctly.
Explains how to use commas correctly.
Explains the meanings of commonly confused words, such as affect and effect.
Gives advice about how to send professional-sounding emails to your professors, supervisors, or potential employers.
Headings
Describes benefits of using headings and gives tips for using headings successfully to organize a piece of writing.
Lists activities that can aid writers in revising their work.
Explains how to use semicolons correctly.
The Thesis Statement
Walks you through the process of generating a thesis statement for your essay.
Titles
Gives advice for writing effective titles.
Gives strategies to transition from idea to idea, so a piece of writing "flows."
Defines words commonly used by professors when discussing writing--such as thesis, focus, and development.
Gives strategies for writing concisely.
Gives advice for getting the writing done, even if a writer is feeling stuck.
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Grade Expectations Handout
A collaboration by the WRT 150 program and the Fred Meijer Center for Writing, this handout describes what faculty can expect of students who have completed WRT 150. Faculty should feel free to distribute the handout to students.
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