Writing Center at Aquinas College
Word Resources
- - A half-sheet showcasing how one can change the pacing of the voice and the gender of the voice in the Read Aloud feature.
- -A half-sheet that shows where one can find the āRead Aloudā feature in Word.
- - A half-sheet giving an overview on how to use the āRead Aloudā feature in Word.
- - The āRead Aloudā feature in Microsoft Word is a helpful tool to help the writer hear how their writing sounds. This is a detailed, visual how-to guide on how to find and use the āRead Aloudā feature.
- - This video discusses and showcases how to use Read Aloud in Word. The Youtuber also discusses how to use Speak in Word.
- - A half-sheet instructing how to add the hanging indent to citations through the control panel in Word.
- - A half-sheet describing how to add the hanging indent to citations through using the ruler in Word.
- - A detailed, visual how-to guide on how to find and use the hanging indent in Word.
- - A half-sheet describing how to locate the āFind and Replaceā feature in Word.
- - A half-sheet detailing how to locate both the āFindā feature as well as the āAdvanced Findā feature in Word.
- - This WikiHow article goes step-by-step on how to access and use āFind and Replace.ā This article gives instructions for both Microsoft and Mac users.
- - A video that serves as an introduction to the āFind and Replaceā feature.
- - This āFind and Replaceā video showcases, as well as goes into further detail, on how to use this Word feature.
- - A half-sheet giving brief instruction on how to double space paragraphs efficiently in Word.
- - A half-sheet instructing how one can transfer a Word document to Google Docs.
- - This Wikihow article goes step-by-step on how to open a Google Doc in Word.
Google Resources
- - The hanging indent assists the writer with the formatting of the citations. This is a detailed, visual how-to guide on how to find and use the hanging indent in Google Docs.
- - A half-sheet giving brief instruction on how to add the hanging indent to citations in Google docs. This one in particular follows the control panel method.
- - A half-sheet giving short, step-by-step instructions on how to use the ruler to make a hanging indent to citations in Google Docs.
- - A half-sheet giving a brief how-to on finding the āFind and Replaceā feature in Google Docs.
- - A brief video on how to find and use āFind and Replaceā on Google Docs.
- - A minute long video on how to find and use āFind and Replaceā on Google Docs.
- - A half-sheet giving a brief how-to on finding the āFind and Replaceā feature in Google Docs.
- - A brief video on how to find and use āFind and Replaceā on Google Docs.
- - A minute long video on how to find and use āFind and Replaceā on Google Docs.
- - A half-sheet giving simple instructions on how to transfer a Google Doc to Word.
- - A Wikihow guide with visuals on how to transfer a Word document into Google Docs.
Essay Help
- - A Purdue Owl page that gives tips on writing a thesis statement.
- - A Purdue Owl page that focuses on how to write a thesis for papers relating to a fiction piece.
- - An amazing listicial detailing and showcasing different types of plagiarism. This information is provided by turnitin.com.
- - This link is to an infographic that details the process of determining a paperās integrity. This information is provided by the Visual Communication Guide.
- - A helpful page on what can be denoted as common knowledge. This information is provided by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- - Rules and examples for every punctuation mark, along with commentary on different styles and word processors. This was created by Jordan Penn, whose information is located on the guideās āabout the guideā page.
- - A writing checklist that asks questions to reflect on, gives some grammar and mechanical tips, provides brief information on some symbols, and has quick reminders regarding personal pronouns and in-text citations.
- - A collection of essay writing tips, regarding sentence structure, organization, and other topics.
- - A writing resource that gives plenty of information regarding APA, MLA, Chicago and other styles.
- - A page on Purdue Owl that delves into the APA headings for a research paper.
- - A website that details how to access certain symbols (e.g. Ʊ, Ʃ) inaccessible on a normal keyboard through alt-codes.
- - General academic writing resources page with assistance on the writing process, mechanics, grammar, and common writing
Citation Help
- - Half-sheets focusing on how to make an APA citation. The first sheet gives an explanation on what is in a book citation with an example, while the second gives an explanation relating to journals and other sources.
- - Half-sheets giving tips regarding in-text citations in APA. The first half-sheet gives an explanation, while the second gives two examples.
- - Half-sheets making a distinction between a short quotation and a long quotation in APA. The first half-sheet distinguishes the short and long quotations, while the second half-sheet only gives a short quotation example.
- - Half-sheets showcasing how to make an MLA citation. The first half-sheet details what is in an MLA citation, while the second gives two examples.
- - Half-sheets describing how to create in-text citations in MLA. The first half-sheet states what is in an in-text MLA citation, while the second half-sheet gives two examples.
- - Half-sheets making a distinction between a short quotation and a long quotation in MLA. The first half-sheet expresses what makes a short quotation and long quotation different, while the second half-sheet shows how to add and omit words in quotations.
- - A detailed guide that delves into the rules for Chicago Style Citations with examples.
- - The online version of the Chicago Manual of Style. The latest edition discussed primarily on this site is the 17th edition with mentions of the 16th edition as well.
- - A half-sheet giving brief instruction on how to create a footnote in Google Docs and in Word.
- - A fifty-seven second video showing how to make a Footnote in Word.
- - A video showing how to make a footnote as well as discussing the endnote in Word.
Professional Writing Resources
Publication/Creative Writing Resources?
- Literary Agencies - These are all websites of possible literary agents.
- - Good for Sci-fi/Fantasy
- - Genre preference depends on each agent
Consultant Resources
CONTACT INFO
Writing Center - Julie Bevins
Writing Center Coordinator
(616) 632-2168
thewritingcenter@aquinas.edu