All-Purpose Resources
- is an excellent wide-ranging resource to address many writing issues. Alert: 51ÁÔÆæ Writing Center does not endorse citation generators. This site may have links/ads for citation generators. .
- is another excellent resource especially for writing in different fields.
Group Orientations and Class Visits
- Visit the Group Orientations and Class Visits page for more information on scheduling any time during the semester.
Brochures
- Send requests to mmika@uwm.edu. Include your campus mailbox address and desired quantity.
Style Guides and Tutorials
- Documentation Style Guides – AP, APA, MLA, Chicago styles, and more
- 51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School Formats – Master’s Thesis and Doctoral Dissertation Format Requirements from the 51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School
- – (from University of Virginia)
Plagiarism
- – Includes information on when to cite sources (from 51ÁÔÆæ Libraries)
- 51ÁÔÆæ’s Academic Misconduct Policies – Includes information on plagiarism
- – Includes what plagiarism is and how to avoid it (from the Purdue OWL)
- – How to recognize plagiarism (from Indiana University of Bloomington School of Education)
- – Rob Jenkins discusses plagiarism (from The Chronicle of Higher Education, 2011)
Further Resources
- – (from the MLA Style Center)
- Center for Advancing Student Learning – Information on professional assistance including writing-related issues
- – (from Harvard University)
- by Michele Eodice, Anne Ellen Geller, and Neal Lerner (book review)
- (from MIT)
- (from MIT)
- – Award-winning film about international and ESL writers’ issues, e.g., varied cultural approaches to writing. Three parts, total 30 min. (from Oregon State University.)
Further Support for Students
- If you are a current or new student to 51ÁÔÆæ and have a documented disability, the Accessibility Resource Center can help you apply for accommodations for academics and university housing. For example, they may offer assistive technologies as well as training for their effective use, both inside and outside the classroom.
- “Let’s Talk†is a program that provides brief, walk-in consultations for 51ÁÔÆæ students with counselors from the Student Health & Wellness Center (formerly Norris Health Center). It is free and no appointment is necessary.
- Assistive Technologies Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- See the Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to commonly asked questions about the Writing Center.