Disciplinary Writing Guides are designed to help students learn about the writing characteristics valued in various disciplines. The Guides were prepared collaboratively by Howe Center for Writing ...

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Writing a book has always been a dream for many, but let’s face it—getting started can feel overwhelming. The blank page stares back at you, and the pressure to craft something meaningful can be ...

Writing as a science student can seem like the most arduous and boring task on the planet. Whether you don’t understand where to start or just don’t have the motivation, this resource will hopefully ...

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“Old” information goes at the beginning of the sentence, “new” information goes at the end, a writing guide informed me. The reason? Readers expect sentences to work that way. All readers? I looked ...