Writing Resources from Academic Success and Tutoring
Access guidance on essay writing, citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago), grammar rules and other writing tips to help you improve clarity, structure and style in your assignments.

Second-Person Point of View
See how to revise sentences to replace “you” with a stronger academic voice.

Thesis Statement
This guide shows how to build effective thesis statements with examples that help your writing stay on track.

Topic Ideas
Explore writing topic ideas and learn how to narrow broad subjects into strong essays

Rhetorical Analysis Sample Essay
See a sample rhetorical analysis essay that shows how to use rhetorical strategies like ethos, pathos and logos.

Topic Sentence and Paragraph
Understand how topic sentences guide your paragraphs and learn ways to organize your ideas clearly.