Writing Body Paragraphs
The elements of a body paragraph (from Monash University)
Literary Devices
Learn about types of essays, key definitions, and more helpful writing information.
The Writing Center at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Tips and Tools
A large and helpful assortment of quick links on academic writing, citation, specialized writing, and more.
A series of video tutorials on ways to strengthen your writing style and content:
How to Write Well: What Makes Writing Good?
From great ideas to great execution, learn what makes writing 'good' and how to transform your writing from 'okay' to accomplished through the use of specific examples, great ideas, and organization.
How to Write with Good Diction to Develop Style, Tone, and Point-of-View
Developing a good writing style starts with developing good diction. You can't craft an essay or story the way you want without being able to choose the right words first. Here's how.
Active and Passive Voice
No one likes a passive person, so why should you write in the passive voice? You may have heard your teachers toss around the terms 'passive voice' and 'active voice.' You may have even been told not write in the former. But if you've never really understood what it means to write actively or passively, stick with us -- and learn how to turn to cludgy passive sentences into bright, active ones.
How to Write Logical Sentences and Avoid Faulty Comparisons
Your sentences may not always make as much sense as you think they do, especially if you're comparing two or more things. It's easy to let comparisons become illogical, incomplete, or ambiguous. Learn how to avoid making faulty comparisons on your way to writing a great essay.
Sentence Clarity: How to Write Clear Sentences
Just because you know a good sentence when you read one doesn't mean that you think it's easy to put one together. Learn how to write clear sentences and turn rough ones into gems.
Sentence Structure: Identify and Avoid Mixed Structure Sentences
A mixed structure sentence is a common error that occurs when a writer starts a sentence with one structure but switches to a different structure in the middle of the sentence. This video will teach you how to spot and avoid this type of error.