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Writing Guides

Below are various resources compiled by the KU Writing Center to help you in your writing. If you feel you need additional support, book an appointment and we would be happy to assist you in your writing!

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Writing Academic Essays

  • Essays
  • The Writing Process
  • Prewriting Strategies
  • Narrowing a Topic
  • Audience and Voice
  • Thesis Statements
  • Outlines
  • Revising Content
  • Revising Organization
  • Editing and Proofreading

Using Research

  • Research Papers
  • Original Research
  • Academic Integrity
  • Primary vs. Secondary Sources
  • Evaluating Sources
  • Incorporating References
  • Paraphrase and Summary

Formatting

  • Bibliographies
  • MLA Format
  • APA Format
  • Chicago Manual of Style

Advanced and Graduate Writing

  • Abstracts
  • Literature Reviews
  • Theses and Dissertations
  • Funding Applications
  • Personal Statements
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