Writing Resources and Tools
Below are a variety of resources for your use. Check here often for the most up to date information as we are constantly improving our services!
Writing Resources and Tools
Below are a variety of resources for your use. Check here often for the most up to date information as we are constantly improving our services!
American Psychological Association (APA)
The APA style is commonly used by fields in the social sciences such as psychology, linguistics, and education. APA publishes the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, a pocket guide, and instructor and student manuals.
APA Official Site - APA's website has a number of free resources, the FAQs are a good place to start.
APA Formatting and Style Guide - Information from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL), has set itself apart as the gold standard for APA resources.
APA Model Student Paper - This is a model paper from OWL using APA style.
APA Word Template - Use this pre-formatted template to create an APA-compliant paper, report, or thesis. Includes specific instructions and formatting based on the APA 7th edition guidelines.
University of Massachusetts Global APA Manual - Student Resource - Created by Dr. Evelina Atanassova, Assistant Professor of Management, based on the 7th Edition Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2019).
APA 7 Workshop Recording - This is a recording of a recent workshop on APA 7th Edition.
Modern Language Association (MLA)
The MLA style is commonly used in the humanities, particularly in fields that study literature and/or critical theory, such as English or comparative literature. The fields of art history, film/TV studies, and philosophy often use MLA as well.
Official MLA Website - MLA's website has a few free resources, the FAQs are a good place to start.
MLA Formatting and Style Guide - Information from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL), has set itself apart as the gold standard for MLA resources.
MLA Model Paper - This is a model paper using MLA style.
MLA Word Template - This Word document is pre-formatted in MLA Style. Drop in your content, add sources, citations and specific sources on the Works Cited page, save and you are good to go.
Grammarly - Writing Support
Students may use Grammarly to refine their writing skills. This guide (below) will show you how to set up a Grammarly account, upload your essay, analyze the Grammarly performance report, and edit your essay based on Grammarly’s feedback.
Here's how to get started:
Go to the Grammarly website:
https://www.grammarly.com/signup
Select 'Login with Google' and login using your UMass Global email address and password.
Check out the job aid below to get you started!
Grammarly Job Aid.
Writing Resources - Getting Started
Facing the blinking cursor on a blank page can feel overwhelming, use these resources to get ideas flowing onto the page.
Writing Resources - The Basics
Sometimes the basics make all the difference in your writing, check out the resources below to make sure you are covered.
Writing Resources - Editing
Every great piece of writing needs to be read and edited (sometimes multiple times), the proof is in the proofing.
Writing Resources - Grammar
Grammar can be challenging without a little guidance, review our resources to ensure your commas, periods and prepositions are in the right place.
Writing Resources - Critical Thinking
Often, the reason you have been given an assignment is to showcase your critical thinking skills. Use this guide to make meaningful connections in your writing.
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