Suggestions for essay writing,  including substance, structure, style, and grammar.  This provides a quick, general set of reminders about how to develop an argument, organize your points, and avoid frequently-made grammatical mistakes.  If you need to refresh your memory about the passive voice, look here.

An extensive site produced by Colorado State University[writing.colostate.edu/tools.htm]with useful information on the mechanics of research, writing, and documentation as well as basic strategies for critical reading. 

• Review ways of reading difficult texts or explore a method of analyzing an argument developed by the philosopher Stephen Toulmin
• A quick refresher on using electronic sources if you haven't done the Tutt Library session lately or at all.  This is a detailed and very helpful set of instructions.
• An explanation of what you need to document in general.  
• Methods for citing traditional sources using the Chicago Manual of Style and for documenting internet sources
• A workable definition of plagiarism (click on "What is plagiarism?") You might also find the CC information useful.
• Tips for writing-- the 20 most common errors collected in the New St. Martin's Handbook (click on the number for an explanation)..  You'll find other very useful information about writing and editing at the level of the sentence at this site.
• Incorporating graphics and figures into written work