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Resource Guides for the Speaking and Writing Center

Here you will find links to a variety of handouts created to assist you in enhancing your speaking & writing skills.

Speaking & Writing Guides

General Tips for Speaking & Writing

Brainstorming your Topic

Using Ebsco Host for Research

Crafting a Thesis Statement

Creating a Basic Outline

Introductions & Conclusions

Transitions

Avoiding Plagiarism

Adapting your message to an audience

Evaluating your speaking & writing

Reference Guides & Using Citations

APA style guide

Chicago style guide

MLA style guide

Turabian style guide

Avoiding Plagiarism

Citing Sources Orally within a Speech

Including Sources in Written Work

Guides for Speaking

Speaking Anxiety

PowerPoint Tips

How to Present a Paper

Persuasive Speaking

Group Presentations

Delivery Tips

Guides for Writing

Writing Anxiety

Common Editorial Marks

Other Guides for Special Situations

Working in Groups

Resume Writing Tips

Oral Interpretation

Tips for International Students

Leading a Discussion

Tips for Interviewing

Fielding Questions

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