All Study Tools & Handouts
Study Tips & Tools
Note-Taking & Studying
Test-Taking Strategies
Time Management
Writing, Reading, & Critical Thinking
For one-on-one assistance with a writing or reading assignment for any class, make an appointment with a tutor at the Writing Center.
Writing Process
- Brainstorming:
- Bubbl.us: free online mind map to help you organize your thoughts
- Visual Mapping
- Body Paragraphs
- Introductions & Conclusions
- Outlining Worksheet
- Outlining
- Thesis Statements
- Writing Transitions Worksheet
- Revising Sentences: Transition Words
- Revising Fragments
- Writing Process
Grammar, Sentence Structure, Wording, & Punctuation
- Grammar Essentials: Help with punctuation, parts of speech, and 20 common grammar errors
- Basic Grammar Rules: Help with grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and style (like metaphor and passive voice)
- Colons and Em-Dashes: When, Why, & How to Use
- Proofreading: Commas
- Proofreading: Sentences, Fragments, and Run-ons
- Revising Fragments
Integrating Information: Summary, Paraphrase, & Quotation
- Writing a Summary
- Quoting
- Paraphrasing
MLA Document Formatting
Common Writing Assignments
- Key Words for Essay Questions
- Comparing & Contrasting
- T-Chart for Comparing & Contrasting
- Printable T-Chart for Comparing & Contrasting
- Comparing & Contrasting Planning Worksheet
- Comparing & Contrasting Tip Sheet
- Rhetorical Analysis
- Logos, Ethos, & Pathos
Critical Reading & Thinking
Revision & Editing
ESL (English as a Second Language)
- English Exercises Online: Agenda Web has great English exercises for grammar, verbs, vocabulary, listening, and reading comprehension activities. For: beginners, intermediate and advanced level ESL
- ESL Blues: free online quizzes, games, and tutorials to help with correcting common errors students have when learning English
- English Club: free online activities to help you learn English
- BBC Learning English
- VOA Learning English: Learn English by reading current news articles
- Points of Interface
- Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English: definitions, idioms, examples, word families, common uses, and more
Research & Citation
Research assignments can seem daunting, but you can break down your assignment into smaller tasks. Use these tools to help you navigate every stage of the research process--from figuring out a research question to finding and evaluating information to citing your sources.
Research Process
- Library Research Assistance: Get help with every stage of the research process--from choosing a topic to evaluating sources. Have a specific question? Ask a Librarian!
- Stages of the Research Process
- Guide: How to Find a Scholarly Journal Article
- OneSearch: Search library content, including books, ebooks, articles, videos, and databases
- Guide: How to Find a Scholarly Journal Article
- Presentation: Understanding Academic Articles
- Research Paper Formatting Tips & Tricks
MLA Citation
- Presentation: MLA Style: Integrating Sources (Summary, Paraphrase, & Quotation)
- Presentation: MLA Style: In-Text Citation & Works Cited
- Purdue OWL Formatting and Style Guides: MLA Formatting and Style Guide
APA Citation
- Presentation: APA Style: Integrating Sources (Summary, Paraphrase, & Quotation) and handout: Let's Practice! (APA)
- Presentation: APA Style: Citing Sources (In-Text Citation & References)
- Purdue OWL Formatting and Style Guides: APA Formatting and Style Guide