Writing Resources
In addition to offering help through tutoring sessions, we also have a number of handouts and videos on using MLA, APA, and CMS, along with general writing tips.
Our tutors also offer workshops on writing and citation styles as requested for your classes.
Citation and Formatting Resources
APA Title Page (106KB)
APA Abstracts (106KB)
APA Headings (107KB)
APA In-Text Citations (109KB)
APA References (125KB)
APA Tables and Figures (673KB)
- MLA First Page (106KB)
- MLA In-Text Citations Handout (112KB)
- MLA Works Cited (125KB)
IMRAD overview handout (108KB)
IMRAD abstract handout (108KB)
IMRAD methods and materials (103KB)
IMRAD Results and Discussion Handout (186KB)
IMRAD Conclusion handout (104KB)
- APA-AMA style comparison (253KB)
- APA Chicago comparison (123KB)
- APA-MLA Style Comparison (109KB)
General Resources
- Understanding Grammar Terms (106KB)
- Quick Proofreading Tips (149KB)
- Overview of summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting sources (109KB)
- Preventing Sentence Errors (112KB)
- Using Commas Within Sentences (108KB)
- Using Transitions Within Sentences (106KB)
- Reading Scholarly Journal Articles (111KB)
- Writing Annotated Bibliographies (109KB)
- Writing Personal Statements (107KB)
- Building a Thesis (107KB)
- Avoiding Plagiarism (105KB)
- Cover Letter Handout (2023) (106KB)
- resume handout 2021 (105KB)
CONTACT US.
Writing Center
Zahnow 250
writingcenter@svsu.edu
(989) 964-6061
Dr. Derek Drake, Writing Center Director
Zahnow 250C
ddrake1@svsu.edu
(989) 964-2486