Research Guides: Writing Center (online Spring 2021): Writing Resources

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The Start Date is the day you plan to begin your research. The End Date is the date your assignment is due. The Assignment Calculator will layout a step-by-step plan to help you along your way.

Assignment Calculator
The Assignment Calculator will guide you through the research process with a suggested timeline and resources to help you complete your research assignments.

5 Paragraph Essay Outline [PDF]

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Editing and Proofreading
"This handout provides some tips and strategies for revising your writing. To give you a chance to practice proofreading, we have left seven errors (three spelling errors, two punctuation errors, and two grammatical errors) in the text of this handout. See if you can spot them!" Provided by UNC-CH Writing Center
Proofreading Video
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Revising Drafts
"This handout will motivate you to revise your drafts and give you strategies to revise effectively." Provided by UNC-CH Writing Center
Word Choice
"This handout can help you revise your papers for word-level clarity, eliminate wordiness and avoid clichés, find the words that best express your ideas, and choose words that suit an academic audience." Provided by UNC-CH Writing Center
Style
"This handout will help you recognize potential problems in your writing style and learn to correct them." Provided by UNC-CH Writing Center