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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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Academic Essays

  • Abstracts
  • Editing and Proofreading
  • Prewriting Strategies
  • Research Papers
  • Revising Content
  • Revising Organization
  • Thesis Statements
  • The Writing Process
  • Essays

Avoiding Plagarism

  • Academic Integrity
  • Paraphrase and Summary
  • Incorporating References

Other Guides

  • Historiography
  • Funding Applications
  • Literature Reviews
  • Narrowing a Topic
  • Original Research
  • Evaluating a Website
  • Primary vs. Secondary Sources
  • Audience and Voice
  • Personal Statements
  • Theses and Dissertations

Formatting

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