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Getting Started

The Writing Process (PDF)
The Importance of Prewriting
Prewriting Strategies (PDF)
Tackling Big Assignments
Ways to Start Writing and Stay Focused
Organizing Your Research (PDF)
Research questions? Connect with the library

Organization and Structure

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Drafting and Revising

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Introductions and Conclusions-the Hourglass Strategy (PDF)
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6 Helpful Ways to Reach that Page Requirement
Writing a Lab Report

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Citation and Formatting Questions? 4 Common MLA Issues & Corrections (video)
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Chicago Manual of Style (Examples of Footnotes/Bibliography)

Sticking With It

Motivation and Time Management (PDF)
Beating Writer’s Block
How to Crack the Code of Motivation (PDF)
Writing as Expression

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