Table of Contents

1 — The Form

 

2 — More about the Form: Induction and Deduction

 

3 — Netiquette

 

4 — Description, Summary, and the Form

 

5 — Summary and Response

 

6 — Comparison and Contrast

 

7 — Transition Signals for Comparison and Contrast

 

8 — Sources and Documentation

 

9 — Analytical Thinking

 

10 — Analytical Thesis Statements

 

11 — Making Analytical Connections

 

12 — Transition Signals for Analysis

 

13 — Analogies, Metaphors and Similes

 

14 — Word Choice and Voice

 

15 — Sentence Styles

16 — Organizing Body Paragraphs

 

17 — Conclusions

 

18 — Essay Tests

 

19 — Planning and Writing a Research Paper

 

20 — Writing Your Research Prospectus

 

21 — Types of Arguments

 

22 — Counterargument and Refutation

 

23 — Types of Fallacies

 

24 — Outlining Argument

 

25 — Strategic Concessions

 

26 — Revising Your Logic

 

27 — Revising for Concision and Clarity

 

28 — Proofreading

 

29 — Computer Searching

 

30 — Final Draft Checklist

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Writing Tips Copyright © 1998 Anne Bliss, Ph.D., and the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado

Elements of Style
William Strunk wrote a little guide on common writing errors back in 1918. It's still one of the best.

Turabian
I prefer Kate Turabian's style of citing sources. If you want the full story, buy the book. Lots of people have taken examples, though, and put them on-line. Unfortunately, that manual doesn't have much to say about citing Internet sources. Washburn University's library has put together some sample net citations with examples from APA, MLA and from Turabian. Use any style you like, but use it consistently. See also Internet citations.