Tools for Writers

We have some exciting content to offer writers! The information and tools below provide resources and ideas for writers, instructors, and consultants to use in their work. This site was launched in Fall 2022 with the generous support of the Women's Giving Circle. These resources were researched and developed by a team of student staff and professional staff across the Academic Success Center & Writing Center. Content will continue to be added over time. But hey, we're happy you're here and we hope you'll explore a bit and find some things you like!

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Break writing into manageable steps. Starting on a prompt or assignment? Identify all the pieces to your process.

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Learn techniques for proofreading, editing, giving and receiving feedback, and polishing or finalizing a draft.

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Find resources for applications, personal statements, cover letters, resumes and more.

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Peruse resources related to the research process, source integration, and citations

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Language & Style

Explore tools & information to support word choice, concision, sentence variety and tone, and make decisions based on discipline and formality. 

Coming Soon!

Organization & Format

Find help with paragraph order and development, transitions, structure, and technical formatting. 

Be in touch!

Interested in more of a conversation? We have trained writing consultants who are eager to talk to you about what you're working on and how to move it forward. Drop into the Studio in the Valley Library, schedule a Zoom consultation, or submit your writing online for written feedback via email. 

Email Marjorie ([email protected]), form a telepathic link, or send a text of a turkey vulture to get their attention.

Complete this form and let us know what writing support tool you'd like offered here: