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Writing & Formatting

Format & Writing Guides

APA

APA Formatting & Content

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APA In-Text Citations

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APA References

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MLA

MLA Formatting & Content

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MLA In-Text Citations

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MLA Works Cited

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Chicago/Turabian

Turabian Documentation

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Chicago Documentation

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Chicago/Turabian Content & Formatting

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Handouts to Assist with Writing

Outline for the Basic College Essay

Create a clear essay outline to organize your thoughts and improve your writing.

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Develop Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs

Learn how to craft effective opening and closing paragraphs for stronger essays.

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Build a Strong Thesis Statement

Get tips for creating a clear and compelling thesis statement for your research papers.

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Structured Writing & Formatting Videos

The Basic College Essay

Understand the five-paragraph essay structure to simplify and improve your writing process.

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Introductions & Conclusions

Learn to write strong introductions and conclusions by answering simple guiding questions.

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Use Sources Effectively

Use quotes, paraphrases, and summaries effectively to strengthen and support your writing.

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Create a Hanging Indent

Learn to create hanging indents for citations in reference pages, works cited, and bibliographies.

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Math Support

Introduction to Mathematics

Distribution in Algebra

Learn the distributive property and how to apply it effectively in algebra problems.

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Trigonometry Terminology

Quickly review common trigonometry terms and their meanings for a better understanding of trig.

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Algebra with Trigonometry

Learn how to solve algebra problems that incorporate trigonometry concepts and operations.

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What Even is Calculus?

Get a quick introduction to calculus and understand its basic concepts and purpose.

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The Basics of Math Videos

Combining Signed Numbers

Review how to correctly add positive and negative signed numbers in various problems.

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Subtracting Signed Numbers

Learn how to subtract signed numbers and handle multiple negative signs correctly.

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Multiplying and Dividing Signed Numbers

Understand how to multiply and divide signed numbers with clear, step-by-step guidance.

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Professional Development

Resume Building

Visually Effective Resumes

Learn strategies to design resumes that capture attention quickly and improve visual impact.

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Creating Strong Resumes

Discover strategies to strengthen your resume and improve success with online application systems.

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Military Experience on Resume

Learn to translate military skills into civilian terms to create impactful, employer-friendly resumes.

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Professional Communication

Email Communication

Improve your email communication skills for clear, professional, and effective workplace correspondence.

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Tips from our MTS Staff

Research Papers

Christine on Writing Research Papers

Get helpful tips and tricks for writing strong, effective research papers from Christine.

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Web Resources

Grammar and Writing Help

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.

Research Support & Tools

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.

51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ Library

Use the 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ Library site to find the catalog, online books, academic articles, and more.

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Writing Anxiety Help

Do you suffer from testing or writing anxiety? Don’t worry, it’s common. These tips may help you manage and succeed.

Style Guides

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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