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History: Writing Basics

This guide introduces students to resources available for historical research.

Books About Writing

A Basic Guide for Producing the Research Paper
Call Number: 808.02 L1928b
Rules of Thumb: A Guide for Writers
Call Number: PE1408 .S4878 2013
Write It! A Guide for Research
Call Number: LB1047.3 W75 1999
Write Tight: How to Keep Your Prose Sharp, Focused, and Concise
Call Number: PN151.8 .B78 1993
Writing Effectively
Call Number: PE1408 .N418 1983
Writing with Style
Call Number: PE1408 .T69 2011
The Elements of Style
Call Number: 425 S927e 4th ed.

Concept Mapping

These free software tools can help you create concept maps, tools that can help organize your thought processes.

Review & Test Your Knowledge

This site provides an overview of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and writing basics. It

also includes more than 170 interactive quizzes that can help you become a more

proficient writer.

Guide to Grammar & Writing