Writing Center Schedules and Appointment Procedures
- Please go to the Writing Center Appointment Booking Page for appointment calendar and directions.
Academic Writing
- Marywood Library
- Resources and databases
- Work one-on-one with a Marywood librarian!
- Generating Thesis Statements
- Troubleshooting your Writing: Getting Started
- Understanding Research Papers
- Avoiding Plagiarism Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison
- Discipline-Specific Writing (Harvard University)
- Grammar Girl: Quick & Dirty Tips for Better Writing
- Grammar Essentials (Excelsior College)
Organizing Ideas
- 25 FREE Google Drawings Graphic Organizers
- Idea Web (sample)
- Research Log - This helps to keep your research sources and information organized and easily accessible and links directly to Marywood Library resources.
Formatting and Citation
APA
- APA Formatting and Citation Video Tutorials
- Short videos showing you how to set up your paper in APA format!
- The APA Style Official Website
- Columbia College APA Style Guide - Easy to navigate
- APA Documentation Style - The Purdue OWL
- APA Quick Reference (Citing Websites)
- APA Formatting on Google Docs Step-by-Step Guide (Requires Marywood Email Sign in)
MLA
- MLA Documentation Style
- Columbia College MLA Style Guide - User Friendly!
- MLA Frequently Asked Questions
Chicago
CSE Style
Social Media Pages
Tutorials, tutor bios, announcements, events, and more!
- Instagram: @MarywoodWritingCenter
- Twitter: @MarywoodWriting
- YouTube: Marywood University Writing Center
- More tutorials to come!
ESL/ELL Students
- Academic Word List (AWL)
- Tips for Writing in North American Colleges (Purdue OWL)
- Common ESL Errors Workbook (The Brief Penguin Handbook, Duke University)
Helpful Self-Editing Resources
Free Read Aloud/Text-to-Speech Tools
Reading your essay aloud is one of the best ways to edit and proofread, but it is not always accessible. These resources are helpful for students who have dyslexia, are learning English, or are in quiet shared space where they can listen through earbuds but cannot talk aloud.
