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Graduate Writing Center

The Writing Center: Division of Graduate Studies

Video: Writing in the 21st Century

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Planning

Understanding Assignments - available in either handout or video format

Logic and Argument

Tips for Planning & Writing:

Developing a Thesis

Crafting an Effective Thesis Statement

Persuasion Map - An interactive outlining tool

Writing & Revision

Developing a Thesis
Steps and concerns when composing a thesis statement
Thesis Generator
Step by step process with examples
Crafting an Effective Thesis Statement
Models for effective theses
Persuasion Map
An interactive outlining tool
Elements of a Paragraph
Craft clear, effective and organized paragraphs
Transitioning between Paragraphs
Transitional phrases and ideas
Evidence
What counts and how to incoporate it effectively
Quoting, Paraphrasing, & Summarizing
How they differ and how to employ them
Revising & Editing
A 3-step process

Revising & Proofreading: A Comprehensive Guide

Revising Drafts
The differences among revising, editing, and proof-reading

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