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Learning Commons: Writing & Speech

Reading and Writing Resources

Just in Time Resources

Happy Spring, y'all! Welcome to the Learning Commons!

If you haven't yet visited us, the Learning Commons is open Monday - Thursday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and 8:00 am to 4:30 pm on Fridays (both in-person and via Zoom).  We are closed several Fridays during the summer; for a detailed schedule and links to the writing Zoom room, click on the "Hours and Contact Information" tab above. 

Check back frequently for information that is just in time to help you with your writing classes! If there's anything we can do to help you with writing assignments for any course, don't hesitate to pop into our writing Zoom room or make an appointment.

The Learning Commons Staff

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Here are some resources for Spring:

  • You can find tips for studying and test-taking by going to the "Tips for Academic Success" tab above and scrolling down to the "studying" box.
  • You can find tips for understanding assignments, dealing with writing anxiety, college writing, and every step of the writing process by going to the "Writing" tab above.

Writing Resources

If there is anything else you need help with, just ask!

English Joke of the Semester

                                                                                                                                                       

Learning Commons Poll

POLL: I most often use the Learning Commons for help with:
Grammar: 1 votes (12.5%)
Writing: 4 votes (50%)
Punctuation: 1 votes (12.5%)
Tips for Academic Success: 0 votes (0%)
Reading: 0 votes (0%)
Language: 0 votes (0%)
Research: 0 votes (0%)
Style: 2 votes (25%)
Writing Samples: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 8

FAQ

Most Frequently Questions Asked about Writing

(and links to answers!)

1. How do I format a document in MLA style?

Formatting an MLA Document in Word

2. How do I create a Works Cited page?

Works Cited Quick Reference Guide, MLA Sample PaperMLA Activity

3. What's the proper way to format in-text citation?

In-Text Citation Quick Reference Guide, NoodleTools, In-Text Citation Practice

4. How do I write a paper in APA format?

APA Format, Sample APA Paper

5. How do I create a thesis statement?

Thesis Statements Quick Reference GuideDeveloping a Thesis Statement Quick Reference GuideParagraph Development-Section 1 (Thesis)

6. I have a research paper to write.  Where do I start?

How to Write a Reseach Essay, Thigpen Library Research Guides

7. How do I write an annotated bibliography?

Annotated Bibliography, Sample Annotated Bibliography

8. How do I write an introduction?

Introductions Quick Reference GuideHow to Create an Opening Paragraph

9. How do I write body paragraphs?

Paragraph Development-Sections 2 and 3, PIE Paragraph Structure

10. How do I write a conclusion?

Conclusion ParagraphsConclusions Quick Reference Guide

11. What is a comma splice, run-on, or fragment, and how to I correct them?

Comma Splices, Run-ons, and Fragments

12. How do I write transitions?

Transitions Quick Reference Guide

13. How do I revise my paper?

Revision Quick Reference Guide

14. How can I manage my time better?

Time Management, Academic Coaching Appointments

15. How do I write a rhetorical analysis?

Analytical Writing-Rhetorical AnalysisSample Rhetorical Analysis

16. How can I tell if a source is credible?

Evaluating Sources (CRAAP Test)