Writing & Citing

Assignments & Skills

Writing Assignments and Skills

Find books, articles, and tutorials on a variety of writing assignments and basic writing skills. If you are not sure what your professor is asking for in a particular assignment, check here.

 

Example Papers
Example writing assignments in APA Style, MLA Style, and Chicago/ Turabian Style. If you are not sure about how you paper should look or need to double-check a formatting detail, look here.

 

 

Plagiarism

Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a serious academic offence... Commit yourself to avoiding plagiarism in your work by properly acknowledging your sources! Learn more about how to avoid plagiarism in your written assignments and presentations.

APA Style

APA Style
APA Style commonly is used for undergraduate natural, behavioral, and social sciences, including Biology, Chemistry, Education, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. Check your syllabus or with your professor regarding specific style requirements for your assignment.
 
 

Chicago/Turabian Style

Chicago/Turabian Style
Chicago/Turabian Style commonly is used for undergraduate History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Religious Studies, as well as other disciplines. Check your syllabus or with your professor regarding specific style requirements for your assignment. 
 
 

MLA Style

MLA Style
MLA Style commonly is used for undergraduate English, Journalism and Media Studies, Music, Theatre, Women's Studies, and other disciplines. Check your syllabus or with your professor regarding specific style requirements for your assignment.