Web Links

The Internet provides access to lots of great sources related to developing and refining your writing skills. The links below are to university websites and recommended books. These are some of the most helpful resources we've come across.

Online Writing Labs

Purdue University's OWL (online writing lab) -This is the "Gold Standard" of online writing resources. Pack a lunch and plan to spend a few hours here. Great stuff!
Hamilton College Writing Center -Another excellent website with tips, techniques and training for college-level writers.

Time Management for Students

"Time Tips for Students: Organizing your Life" - Ten tips with brief explanations of each
"Time Management for College Students" - Article on procrastination
"Time Management for College Students" - Overview of time management strategies

Study Tips & Skills

How to Study - Tips and Techniques from the Academic Skills Center of Dartmouth College

Resume Writing and Interview Techniques

My Job Advantage - A professional resource of resume writing, interview techniques and career planning.

Resources for Students with Learning Disabilities

Dyslexia at College - a website with practical strategies for writing essays, taking notes, giving presentations and more.
American with Disabilities Act - Official government site with the text of the ADA.
ADD/ADHD College Student Success - A handbook offered through Virginia Tech in coordination with Cook Counseling Center.

Books

Jim Lester, Principles of Writing Research Papers	Strunk & White, Elements of Style	MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers	Patrica Osborn, How Grammar Works

Michael Harvey, The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing This excellent book covers the basics of writing for college students. Highly recommended!	Gordon Harvey, Writing with Sources (2nd Edition)	John Chaffee, Critical Thinking, Thoughtful Writing