This section includes links to resources which provide information about writing, some of which are required reading (see the syllabus for assignments).

 

General advice about writing

• Dartmouth Writing Program
• A guide to writing well
• William Strunk, Jr. - The elements of style
• Web resources for research and writing

 

Editing and proof-reading

• Proofreading guide
• Editing and proofreading
• Proofreading your writing
• Dartmouth Writing Center: Why and how to revise

Writing a 5-paragraph essay

• How to write a 5-paragraph essay (short video)
• Outline of the 5-paragraph essay
• The 5-paragraph essay (with a sample essay)
• Outlining the 5-paragraph essay (with sample outline)
• Sample 5-paragraph essay
• Example of a 5-paragraph essay

 

Writing a book review

• Writing critical book reviews