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We offer emailed help with all writing assignments (not just English) at any stage of the writing process.

The LSC is experiencing a high volume of submissions during the end of the semester. Paper returns may be longer than anticipated. We encourage you to come into the LSC for more immediate feedback.

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Writing Resources

Excelsior OWL
This online writing lab provides easy to understand guidance on all components of the writing and research process.
Quizlet
Improve your studying skills by creating flashcards or other study tools through this free resource.
Rhetoric and Composition Wikibook
This practical and easy to understand guide can be a great tool to help you improve your writing skills.
UNC Writing Tips and Tricks
The Writing Center from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers some great resources for understanding how to construct your essay. Use the videos and info pages to learn about how to write for specific subjects, different types of assignments, or to go over the basics of writing an essay.
The Elements of Style
by William Strunk, Jr. All of the rules about proper usage are discussed, along with sage advice on how to write more effectively.

Critical Thinking Resources

Critical thinking is an important part of the research and writing process. It involves being able to think clearly and rationally to find connections between ideas and approach information with an open mind. Critical thinkers value the importance of asking questions to find the right answers rather than accepting information at face value, and they are open to listening to new concepts that may broaden their knowledge.

Image: University of Westminster Library Guides: Critical Thinking and Writing

Explore the resources below to learn how to be a critical thinker or improve your skills.

Characteristics of a Critical Thinker
Learn the difference between a critical thinker and a non-critical thinker with this short checklist.

Lumen Learning: Critical Thinking
This in-depth overview of critical thinking will help you understand what critical thinking is, how to apply it in daily situations, and understand critical thinking's role in evaluating information sources.
Strategies for Critical Reading & Thinking
A collection of valuable resources and handouts from Walkden University on how to be a better critical thinker and reader.

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English Resource Guide: English Composition

English Composition Resources