How to Improve Your Writing: Guidelines and Resources
Sections of This Topic Include
Building Blocks of Composition
Writing Process
Planning
and Organizing
Writing
for Readability
Formatting
Your Writing
Getting
Starting With Writing
Reviewing
Your Writing
Types and Styles of Writing
Major
Types of Writing
Various
Styles of Writing
Numerous Types of Correspondence
Types of CorrespondenceStyle Guides, Including Citations
American Psychological
Association (APA) used in social sciences
APA Tutorial
American
Medical Association
Citation Style
- Plagiarism.Org
Citing Sources
Modern
Language Association (MLA)
Common Grammar and English Mistakes
Common Errors in English Usage
50
Common Grammar Mistakes in English
43
Embarrassing Grammar Mistakes Even Smart People Make
30
of the Most Common Grammatical Errors We All Need to Stop Making
15 Common Grammar
Mistakes That Kill Your Writing Credibility
Assess Your Writing Skills
Reference Materials
Acronym and Jargon Finders
Dictionaries
E-Mail Address Books
Encyclopedias
Internet Searches
Glossaries
Language Translators
Libraries
Manual of Styles (APA,
Chicago, etc.)
Phone Books
Quotations
Reference "Desks" (sites with multiple types of reference
information)
Thesaurus
Also consider
Communications
(Interpersonal)
Communications
(Organizational)
Interpersonal Skills
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