Writing Resources

Writing papers and essays can seem overwhelming to many students. Check out the resources below to learn the tips and skills to turn them into manageable tasks and find some useful tools to support you in your writing.

College Writing Center Resources

The Purdue Online Writing Lab has many resources and information to support student writing.

UNC Chapel Hill's Writing Center website offers some great tips and tools to help students improve their writing.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Writer's Handbook is a great resource to support student writing.

Chrome extensions that help you with your writing

"Draftback is a Chrome extension that lets you play back any Google Doc’s revision history (for docs you can edit). It’s like going back in time to look over your own shoulder as you write. "




ProWritingAid underlines errors and provides users with explanations simply by hovering their mouse.


Popular Writing Apps for Students

"Grammarly scans your text for common grammatical mistakes (like misused commas) and complex ones (like misplaced modifiers). Write with confidence, even on your phone." (FREE)


"With Writing Challenge you will enjoy a game with creative prompts to spark your inspiration and master free writing." ($1.99)


"Writing Prompts will help you bring out the best in your writing! With helpful and imaginative writing prompts, this app will open new doors for your writing." ($1.99)