The resources on this page were created by the OU Writing Center staff to help writers with a variety of topics related to writing. You'll find citation guides that are simplified versions of popular citation styles (MLA, APA, and Chicago). You'll also find handouts on common grammar errors, writing tips, and organizational tools.
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Are you looking for help with MLA in-text citations? Do you need guidance on formatting headings for APA style? Or, are you confused about the differences between Note-Bibliography and Author-Date styles in Chicago? You've come to the right place!
The OU Writing Center has created the following citation style guides based on the most current versions of some popular citation protocols. These guides help walk you through formatting your paper and creating accurate citations according to each style.
The MLA (9th edition), APA (7th edition), and Chicago (17th edition) citation style guides are provided in PDF format.
The handouts below cover a wide variety of topics, from grammar resources to tools for the writing process. Check back often as new resources will be added to this section throughout the year.
A checklist and guide to revising your writing projects.
Learn how to create and utilize a reverse outline as part of the revision process.
Quick guide to walk you through how to create a paper outline.
Use this guide to make sure you understand what the assignment is asking you to do before you get started.
Guide for setting specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound goals for your writing project.
This guide walks you through several steps to drafting a strong thesis statement.
Explains the difference between quoting and paraphrasing, and offers tips for when to use both types of source incorporation.
Ever wonder why you should cite other sources? Check out this guide for answers!
This sample annotated bibliography (formatted in MLA 9 citation style) gives a breakdown of information that should be contained in each annotation and entry.
This sample annotated bibliography (formatted in APA 7 citation style) gives a breakdown of information that should be contained in each annotation and entry.
This handout addresses the topic of sentence fragments. It covers independent and dependent clauses as well.
This handout helps identify and address run-on sentences in writing.
Overview of independent and dependent clauses.
Eight helpful rules for using a comma correctly in your writing.
Six tips to help you proofread your own work with ease.
Comprehensive guide covering nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.
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