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View ResourceOutline for the Basic College Essay
Create a clear essay outline to organize your thoughts and improve your writing.
View ResourceDevelop Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs
Learn how to craft effective opening and closing paragraphs for stronger essays.
View ResourceBuild a Strong Thesis Statement
Get tips for creating a clear and compelling thesis statement for your research papers.
View ResourceThe Basic College Essay
Understand the five-paragraph essay structure to simplify and improve your writing process.
Watch VideoIntroductions & Conclusions
Learn to write strong introductions and conclusions by answering simple guiding questions.
Watch VideoUse Sources Effectively
Use quotes, paraphrases, and summaries effectively to strengthen and support your writing.
Watch VideoCreate a Hanging Indent
Learn to create hanging indents for citations in reference pages, works cited, and bibliographies.
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Distribution in Algebra
Learn the distributive property and how to apply it effectively in algebra problems.
Watch VideoTrigonometry Terminology
Quickly review common trigonometry terms and their meanings for a better understanding of trig.
Watch VideoAlgebra with Trigonometry
Learn how to solve algebra problems that incorporate trigonometry concepts and operations.
Watch VideoWhat Even is Calculus?
Get a quick introduction to calculus and understand its basic concepts and purpose.
Watch VideoCombining Signed Numbers
Review how to correctly add positive and negative signed numbers in various problems.
Watch VideoSubtracting Signed Numbers
Learn how to subtract signed numbers and handle multiple negative signs correctly.
Watch VideoMultiplying and Dividing Signed Numbers
Understand how to multiply and divide signed numbers with clear, step-by-step guidance.
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Visually Effective Resumes
Learn strategies to design resumes that capture attention quickly and improve visual impact.
Watch VideoCreating Strong Resumes
Discover strategies to strengthen your resume and improve success with online application systems.
Watch VideoMilitary Experience on Resume
Learn to translate military skills into civilian terms to create impactful, employer-friendly resumes.
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Improve your email communication skills for clear, professional, and effective workplace correspondence.
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Christine on Writing Research Papers
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Purdue OWL – Grammar Guide
Covers punctuation, sentence structure, and more.
City University of New York – Writing Center
Interactive exercises for every stage of the writing process.
George Mason University – Writing Center
Tutorials on preparation, essay writing, and discipline-specific writing.
Dartmouth College – Online Lectures
Strategies for writing strong college-level papers.
Indiana University – Writing Pamphlets
Guides on thesis writing, paragraph structure, and proofreading.
Colorado State University – Writing Guides
Practical help with drafting and revising.
University of Wisconsin – Writer's Handbook
Develop better thesis statements and arguments.
Purdue OWL – Writing and Research Help
The OWL provides help with developing an outline, writing different types of essays, researching topics, and more.
UW-Madison Writing Center
Get tips on planning an essay, creating an argument, revising drafts, and incorporating resources effectively.
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APA
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association: .
Chicago
, seventeenth edition.
, seventeenth edition footnote and bibliography guidelines.
Turabian
, ninth edition footnote and bibliography guidelines.
School of Religion Online Turabian Digest, 2018 formatting guidelines for Turabian style papers.
MLA
, eighth edition MLA style guidelines.
: The Modern Language Association of America.
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