The writing process is the culmination of all of the steps you followed to find and compile your information into a readable format. Below you will find several useful sites to explain variations in style, genre, writing and grammar.

Michael Harvey’s The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing – if you are unsure or need some further explanations of thinking, style, structure, evidence, or mechanics, consult this easy-to-navigate site. Just what does constitute an argumentative essay? Also included are citing styles and examples for MLA, APA, and others. (From Michael Harvey, Hackett Publishing)

Guide to Grammar & Writing – this site covers all aspects of writing and grammar. So if you get stuck or don’t understand a sentence from a paragraph or when to end and with what punctuation, this is your site. (From Charles Darling, Capital Community College)

OWL: Online Writing Lab – this is an online writing workshop to guide you through the process of writing your paper. There are great tips on writing techniques and on using the Internet. (From Purdue University)

Research 101 Home Page – if, after perusing all of the above sites, you are still thoroughly confused OR if you would like some interactive play other than solitaire, click into this site for some fun and learning! (From the University of Washington)

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