Tip Sheets and Writing Guides

Click on any of the links below to learn more about using correct citation formats, writing styles, and other helpful information.  Pages include references and examples.

Using Sources and Documentation

Introducing Quotes
APA Style 
MLA Style     
Turabian Style
Alternative Documentation Styles
The Bluebook
Useful Websites on Writing and Documentation
Writing Center Statement on Plagiarism
UHCL Academic Honesty Policy

Planning and Writing

Writer's Block
Writing Process
Evaluating Assignments
Generating Ideas
Planning
Planning an Argument
Planning with a Partner
Focus
Organization
Strengthening an Argument
Writing Reader-Based Prose
Tips for In-Class Writing

Editing

Commonly Confused Words
Comprehending Clauses
Editing
Hierarchy of ESL Errors
Helpful ESL Sites
Punctuation Marks and their Common Functions
Revising Sentence Problems
That vs. Which vs. Who
Using Strong Verbs

Other

Writing an Abstract
Writing a Personal Statement
Writing Center FAQs