Writing Resources and References

School of Social Work writing resources:

APA Style Help
An online guide for learning and using APA style, including a linkable list of Frequently Asked Questions.

APA Quick Reference Guide
Quick reference tool for APA style issues that most frequently arise in student writing. This a condensed version of the APA publication manual, which should still be consulted for more comprehensive information.

What's New in the APA 6th Edition?
Everything you need to know about all the recent changes to the American Psychological Association's Manual of Style.

How To Write a Great Paper
General writing tips and advice on presenting a paper that will be well-received by instructors.

Writing Manual
User-friendly, School-of-Social-Work writing style guide

Writing Checklist
Handy guide with numerous questions to ensure that papers are properly cited and adequately proofread.

Writing Workshop Powerpoint Presentations (PDF)
2009 Intro to APA (Take the Plunge!)
Training on how to use APA publication manual and proper citations

Beyond the APA Basics: Advanced APA
Teaches rules on using numbers, lists, tables, figures, appendices and offers tips on self-editing

Writing Efficiently (Econo-Write)
Tips for researching and writing papers more efficiently and effectively.

Building a Logical Argument
Tips for putting critical thinking into words and improving argumentative writing

Polishing Your Prose
Tips on the proper use of transitions and APA headings

Grammar and Writing Mechanics Review Part 1
Building blocks, clauses, commas, and sentence structure

Grammar and Writing Mechanics Review Part 2
10 most common problems

Avoiding Plagiarism Part 1
Avoiding Plagiarism Part 2
Tips for avoiding plagiarism

The Portable Editor: Writing Tip Sheet