Writing

Resources for writers from Purdue University

The On-Line Writing Lab of Purdue University has prepared a set of excellent handouts on various writing matters. For a complete listing of the handouts, click here. The following titles should be useful for every writer:

The writing process Starting to write Thought starters (asking the right question)

Writing effectively Adding emphasis Sample outline Paragraphing Improving sentence Clarity Transitional devices(Connecting Words)

Revising/Editing/Proofreading Editing and Proofreading Strategies for Revision Higher Order Concerns (HOCs) and Later Order Concerns (LOCs) Proofreading Strategies