English
English
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Writing Resources
Citation Information
Writing in English
How to Do a Close Reading from Harvard University
A Brief Guide to Writing the English Paper (pdf) from Harvard College
A Short Guide to Close Reading for Literary Analysis from University of Wisconsin – Madison
Writing a Research Paper from University of Wisconsin – Madison
African-American Literature
Tons of literary and historical resources from across the internet, including archive collections.
Creative Writing
We have put several resources together to help you get started on your next creative project.
Digital Archives
We've collected some digital archives that offer free access to literature and literary resources.
Famous Authors
A list of famous writers/authors/poets throughout history.
History Resources
We have provided a few history resources (such as timelines) to help with contextualizing literature and literary movements.
Literature Resources
We have a page dedicated to American, British, World Literature, and more. We also have a few resources for poetry and literary theory.
Owlcation
Owlcation is a site created by educators and experts on topics related to education as a place to share expertise and knowledge about all things academic.
Oxford English Dictionary
The OED is the definitive record of the English language, featuring 600000 words, 3 million quotations, and over 1000 years of English. (Ingram Library access)
Career Resources
Career Information
What can you do with an English Major? from Roosevelt University
The Occupational Outlook Handbook: website is run by the U.S. Government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, and it allows you to look up information about various jobs.
Professional Organizations
Job Boards
Publishers Marketplace: Job openings and internships in the publishing field
Résumé Writing
Resources for résumés and cover letters provided by Career Services