We’re just past the halfway mark of our semester! Halloween
is around the corner, then Thanksgiving, then we’re done. Wow! Time is really
flying. If you find yourself rushed and don’t think you can visit us in person (or
you’re not ready to submit your paper to SWC Online yet), here are some great
online resources that can help you almost
as well as we can.
MLA & APA
Documentation: My absolute favorite website (besides the SWC’s, of course) for
all things citations is the Purdue OWL. This is Purdue University’s
Online Writing Lab (OWL). They’ve recently given their site a revamp, so if
you’re a previous visitor, you may be surprised. The Purdue OWL handles
everything from MLA to APA and everything in between. I trust in the OWL, and
you can, too!
Chicago Style
Documentation: Many consider Chicago style to be one of the trickier
citation styles to use. If you’re mostly comfortable with MLA and APA, this style
can be a little challenging. The Chicago Style Manual’s site is a great
resource for navigating this citation style. Shout-Out to our History and Art
History majors who have Chicago style down!
Grammar Help: Grammar Girl is a great site for writers. There are literally hundreds of
quick grammar tips to help you out with any writing issue. There are even blog
posts that discuss common issues that are topical and useful! Mignon Fogarty is
the founder, and she has B.A. in English from the University of Washington in Seattle and an M.S.
in biology from Stanford University.
Literary Analysis
Tips: Writing a literary analysis? This can be a tough one. Many students
put too much summary in and not enough analysis because they can’t figure out
the ways to analyze their text. Goshen College has a great resource to give
you some jumping off points for your literary analysis. These are great
guidelines to keep in mind while brainstorming for your paper.
SWC Online: And
last, but definitely not least, is the Stone Writing Center’s website. Our site
has recently been redone, and we’re ready to help you! We have tips on
everything from grammar and word choice to citation styles. All of our advice
has been carefully worded to help you figure out even the most confusing
writing topics. It even includes our hours, contact information, and a link to
send us your writing online.
These are just a few of my favorite writing websites that I
wanted to share with you, Roxy Readers. When life gets in the way and you can’t
come see us in person or you run out of time to submit your writing to SWC
Online, these resources will come in handy. I hope that the second half of your
semester goes well and you ride the waves into finals week.
See you next time the sun is up, the breeze is cool, and the waves
roll into view. ‘Til then, hang ten!
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