What this handout is about This handout will help you understand what the passive voice is, why many professors and writing instructors frown upon it, and how you can revise your paper to achieve greater clarity. Some things here may … Read more

What this handout is about Writing a senior honors thesis, or any major research essay, can seem daunting at first. A thesis requires a reflective, multi-stage writing process. This handout will walk you through those stages. It is targeted at … Read more

What this handout is about Whether in the academic world or the business world, all of us are likely to participate in some form of group writing—an undergraduate group project for a class, a collaborative research paper or grant proposal, … Read more

What this handout is about This handout will help you write and revise grant proposals for research funding in all academic disciplines (sciences, social sciences, humanities, and the arts). It’s targeted primarily to graduate students and faculty, although it will … Read more

What this handout is about Graduate school pundits often cite 50% or more as the attrition rate for ABD students (those who have completed All the requirements of their programs But the Dissertation). Why? This handout will not only answer … Read more

What this handout is about This handout will help you write and revise the personal statement required by many graduate programs, internships, and special academic programs. Before you start writing Because the application essay can have a critical effect upon … Read more

What this handout is about This handout introduces you to the wonderful world of writing sociology. Before you can write a clear and coherent sociology paper, you need a firm understanding of the assumptions and expectations of the discipline. You … Read more

What this handout is about This handout discusses common types of philosophy assignments and strategies and resources that will help you write your philosophy papers. What is philosophy, and why do we study it? Philosophy is the practice of making … Read more

What this handout is about This handout describes some steps for planning and writing papers about literary texts. For additional information on writing about drama and poetry specifically, please see the Writing Center’s handouts on writing about drama and on … Read more

What this handout is about This handout describes some steps for planning and writing papers in communication studies courses. Courses in communication studies combine material from the humanities, fine arts, and social sciences in order to explain how and why … Read more