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University of Washington

Communication Writing Center

Writing Resources

Researching and Finding Sources:

UW Libraries

Starting Points for Communication Research

Is this an academic article?

Jessica Albano, UW librarian, created this handy guide on the differences between academic journals, popular magazines, and newspapers.

Topic specific guides:

Curing writer's block

Interpreting assignment handouts

Creating effective thesis statements

Structuring your paper

General writing guides:

Top Ten Writing Mistakes

Writing in College: A short guide to college writing

Purdue’s Online Writing Lab (OWL) Link to Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling

Purdue’s Online Writing Lab (OWL) Link to English as a Second Language (ESL) Resources, Handouts and Exercises

What do I do with my sources?

Academic honesty - Understanding Plagiarism

How can I avoid plagiarism?

Note on Plagiarism - Augusta State University's Note on Plagiarism

How do I cite this?

MLA, Chicago, and APA citation generator

Link to Library's PDF sheets on Citation Guides - APA, Chicago, MLA, etc.

Sample papers detailing how to write using MLA and APA style guides

How to cite web sources