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HELP FOR WRITERS

On the Mānoa Campus

We encourage students in writing-intensive (W) classes to first talk with the instructor of the writing-intensive course. Class size is limited to 20 students to allow such discussions.

All students may seek help on campus:

  • Writing Center (formerly the Writing Workshop)–offers 30-minute and one-hour consultations. For more information and to set up an appointment, go to www.english.hawaii.edu/writingcenter (open spring and fall semesters only).
  • Learning Assistance Center (LAC)–helps students with writing and other academic needs. For more information or to make an appointment, call 956-6114, email learning@hawaii.edu, or visit www.manoa.hawaii.edu/learning.
  • KŌKUA Program–helps students with any disability-related academic needs. Call 956-7511, email kokua@hawaii.edu, or stop by their office in the Queen Lili'uokalani Center for Student Services, Room 013. Information is also available online at www.hawaii.edu/kokua.

On-line Handouts & Resources

Grammar

Capital Community College's Guide to Grammar and Writing. Definitions, descriptions, interactive quizzes. 

Grammar and Style: An Editing Checklist. (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Brief explanations and examples of 12 things students should keep in mind when proofreading their writing.

Attending to Grammar. (Dartmouth) A guide to proofreading that includes explanations of 20 frequently made errors.


Plagiarism

How to avoid plagiarism (Drew University) Examples and corrections.

Plagiarism: What It is and How to Recognize and Avoid It (Indiana University)

Academic Integrity at Princeton (Princeton University) A booklet containing "guidance on plagiarism, false citation, and unauthorized multiple submission"


General Information

University of Illinois Writer's Workshop. Information for students and teachers:

  • writing guides & help (grammar, bibliography styles, writing process handbooks)
  • resources for teachers
  • resources for ESL students
  • resources for teachers who have second-language speakers in their classroom

Purdue On-Line Writing Lab. From this page you can access:

  • Over 130 handouts on writing and grammar.
  • Resources for teachers in all disciplines.

University of Texas at Austin. Handouts that cover a variety of topics (e.g., how to use apostrophes, how to read literature)

Rensselaer Writing Center.

  • handouts on everything from how to write an abstract or lab report to how to use gender-fair language
  • online dictionary, thesaurus, and other reference tools
  • links to other writing centers.

Dartmouth College's Composition Center-Student Resources. A good introduction on how to write an academic paper and how to write in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Guide to Grammar & Style by Jack Lynch. Great resource explaining language usage and common problems.

Common Errors in English by Paul Brians. Explains how to use words that are often misused and has information on usage and common problems (scroll down for link to the list of errors).

Strunk's Elements of Style. An on-line writer's handbook.

The Writer's Resource Center is a list of links for all writers. Whether a beginning writer or an experienced writer interested in getting published, you will find a helpful link at this site.

 


Resources for ESL students and their Teachers

Dave's ESL Cafe has everything from a graffiti wall to an ESL student-help center to links for ESL teachers.

A list of ESL links for students & teachers compiled by the University of South Dakota.


Citing Sources (paper and electronic)


American Psychological Association. The Internet service of the American Psychological Association. Contains a link to one million APA abstracts, APA style guide, information on psychology for the general public, APA conferences, and FAQs.

Modern Language Association. "The Modern Language Association of America is a not-for-profit membership organization that promotes the study and teaching of language and literature."

 


Hawaiian Language Reference

The Hawaiian Language Center has an online Hawaiian dictionary. Visit this site for information about Hawaiian words.  

    last updated 1/5/10

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