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Effective Writing Center (EWC)

Student Resources

We are committed to helping you become a stronger writer. Effective written communication skills are essential in school, at work, and in your community. The stronger writer you are, the better your chances for success. We commend you for your hard work and perseverance as you develop into a stronger writer!

Develop and hone your skills at every stage of the writing process and in every discipline using the resources below.

I have a writing assignment, now what?
You have an assignment, here's how you get started.

What are the different parts of an essay?

Read below to learn how you can structure your essays.

How do I organize my essay?

Organization is a key component of writing effectively. Learn how you can organize your essay.

How do I create an argument and back it up with research?

In many cases, the quality of your work will be determined by the quality of your resources. Use the link below to learn about making the most of your research in print and online.

My instructor says I need to fix my grammar. Help!

Don't let grammatical errors take away from the quality of your work. Learn more about common grammatical mistakes and how you can avoid them to improve your writing.

Writing Across the Disciplines

Learning good writing helps you with class assignments and more. You'll have many opportunities to make your writing shine in the corporate and workplace environment.