This concise book offers guidance for engaging with other authors' work in your writing. The index is particularly useful for students needing to expand their vocabulary for introducing authors and ideas.
This guide provides comprehensive advice on using sources, and its sections on evaluating sources and on avoiding plagiarism are particularly useful.
For students needing a little help with the picky details of writing, from punctuation to subject-verb agreement, Khan Academy offers a terrific series of lessons and practice exercises.
This is a great resource for students working on creative projects beyond conventional academic papers. How do you ensure that your work has depth and critically engages with important themes and issues in your field? To find out, check out this book, especially chapter 4!
You've probably heard of the Purdue OWL before, as it is a fantastic, comprehensive resource for student writers. If you have a writing-related question, you will likely find an answer there, so check it out! You will find links to specific OWL resources on relevant Write Oceania unit pages.
Sometimes referred to as "Chicago lite," this manual provides not only citations and references guidance but also information on a wide range of topics related to writing academic papers.
This project includes a series of concise topic sheets and lessons related to writing academic papers. Take a look through the collaborative's list of topics to see what they have to offer. You will find links to specific topic sheets on relevant Write Oceania unit pages.
All CPIS students should become familiar with this manual, as it offers guidance on everything from grammar and punctuation to citations and references. You can access the full manual online for free via the UHM library's website. For more information on this tool, check out the Write Oceania unit on citations and references. (Please note that while CPIS publications use a modified version of Chicago style, you may follow the manual's guidance more closely in your own work. Just be consistent.)
As we explain in the Write Oceania unit on citations and references, style guides are dynamic, ever-changing resources, and this website is a perfect example of this dynamism at work. The linked page lists great resources for students, but you can also check out their "Chicago Style Q&A" and "Chicago Style Workouts" pages for additional information and practice.
The UNC Writing Center offers handouts and videos on a wide range of writing-related topics. You will find links to specific handouts and videos on relevant Write Oceania unit pages.