Study Tools & Handouts
Understanding the Assignment
How to Figure Out What an Assignment Is Asking You To Do
Writing Process: Thesis, Organization, & Development
Essay Planning: Visual Mapping
Basic Structure of an Academic Essay Handout
Outlining Your Essay Handout and Worksheet
Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs
Transitions for Types of Writing Handout
Revising and Editing Your Essay: Checklists
Writing Process: MLA and APA Formatting & Citation
MLA:
MLA Documenting Sources | In-Text Citation & Works Cited Slideshow
MLA Style Guide: How to Format a Google Doc or MS Word Document Slideshow
MLA Formatting and Citation Guidelines Handout
How to Format a MLA Document in Google Docs (Try-It-Out Written Instructions)
Step-by-Step Guide: Formatting an MLA Document in Google Docs
APA:
Step-by-Step Guide: Formatting an APA Document in Google Docs
APA Documenting Sources In-Text Citation & References List Slideshow
Writing Process: Surface: Punctuation, Syntax, Grammar, Diction, & Style
Common Types of Writing Assignments
Opinion-Based Response to an Article/Reading
Comparing and Contrasting Handout and Planning Worksheet
Rhetorical Analysis: Logos, Ethos, and Pathos
Integrating Source Information
Integrating Source Information: Summary, Paraphrase, and Quotation (MLA)
Integrating Source Information: Summary, Paraphrase, and Quotation (APA)
Reading & Note-Taking
Critical Reading & Annotation | What is it and How to Do It (Slideshow)
How to Understand College Vocabulary Slideshow
How to Read and Understand College Textbooks Slideshow
Reading Handout: Activating Your Schema
How to Read Scholarly Social Science Articles: Identifying and Paraphrasing Author's Argument
How to Take Effective Notes Handout
How to Take Effective Notes Slideshow
T-Chart for Comparing and Contrasting
KWL+ Chart | Active Reading/Learning Worksheet
Research
Finding, Evaluating, & Understanding Academic Articles (Slideshow)
Academic Sources: Scholarly Journals, Empirical Research, and More
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
BBC Learning English - Homepage
English Exercises for All Levels
New ESL Blues | Progress Tests, Quizzes, Games, Tutorials, and More
Study Smart: Effective Study & Learning Strategies
What Works and What Doesn't: Effective Study Strategies
Other Resources
Artificial Intelligence Resources for Students