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Essay structure:

General essay guidelines

Writing a good introduction

Structuring a strong body paragraph

Conclusion paragraph tips

Transition words and phrases

Additional transition tips

Parallel structure for thesis statements

Punctuation and grammar help:

Commas
Semi-colons
Hyphens
Quotation marks
Apostrophes

Sentence structure and other tips:

Sentence variety tips

Parallel construction (good for thesis statements)

Sentence fragments

Run-on sentences and comma splices

Independent/dependent clauses (good when addressing fragments and run-ons)

Active and passive voice

Commonly misused words

Pronoun/antecedent agreement

Need more help?

Sweetest Grammar Site Ever = Grammar Bytes

Purdue University Online Writing Lab

Research resources:

Google Scholar
Google Books

RBR Media Center databases: click here!

Amazing MLA information from Monmouth U:

General MLA set-up
MLA: integrating direct quotations into your paper
MLA parenthetical citation format
MLA works cited page
Citing fiction
Citing drama
Citing poetry

Plagiarism:

Paraphrasing vs. summarizing (Monmouth University)

How to avoid plagiarizing (Monmouth University)

Is plagiarism a crime? (NJ Bar Association)

Plagiarism tutorial (University of Southern Mississippi)

Test your academic integrity! (Rowan University)

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