Writing Resources

Provided by the University of Minnesota, this is a free tool that helps to manage large writing projects. Enter the due date and type of assignment and the calculator will break down your work into twelve steps to help you stay on track.

Grammar Check is an online proofreading resource which looks for grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes. It will detect typos and other distracting errors. After identifying potential areas of concern, it will provide wording alternatives, style suggestions, and general explanations about how to improve a written text.

The OWL has a very good search engine and you can usually find help on specific topics. The site offers direct tips on the writing process, academic writing, grammar, organization, structure, and English as a second language.

The library chat service can answer quick research and citation questions online. It is usually open whenever the library is open.