Sometimes when you’re writing, you need a bit of help to guide you along the way. This is a compilation of our peer tutors favorite resources to help writers!
In academic writing, there are three main format styles: APA, MLA, and Chicago. Each style dictates a different way of formatting your paper as well as citing your sources. Typically, your instructor will specify which style you should use, but if not, you should reach out and ask them which style they would prefer.
APA Sample Paper
Formatting a Paper in APA Style
In-Text Citations in APA Style
In-Text Citations in APA Style: The Basics
Reference List Setup in APA Style
Reference List in APA Style: Basic Rules
MLA In-Text Citations: The Basics
MLA In-text Citations | A Complete Guide (9th Edition)
The Chicago Manual of Style Online Citation Quick Guide
General Chicago Format from Purdue OWL
The Chicago Manual of Style Online Author-Date: Sample Citations
CMOS Author Date Sample Paper
The Chicago Manual of Style Online Notes and Bibliography: Sample Citations
CMOS NB Sample Paper
Outlines are a useful tool in the writing process that can help you organize your ideas in a format that will translate easily into a draft. Not all writers use outlines—but if you’re struggling with organization or knowing where to start, you can try one out!
The Basic Outline of a Paper (PDF)
Why and How to Create a Useful Outline
More than just prescriptive rules, grammar constitutes the system that organizes language into intelligible patterns. Writers who understand certain grammatical rules gain greater control over nuance, clarity, and rhetorical effect, allowing their arguments to be both rigorous and compelling.
Extended Rules for Using Commas
Making Subjects and Verbs Agree
Possessive Nouns (from APA Style)
EPortfolios can be a useful way to display your creative and academic work in an engaging format! DePaul partners with Digication, a resource that makes it easier for you to create virtual presentations of your work. For help with navigating Digication, check out our getHELP resource page. For further instruction, make an appointment with a peer writing tutor!
