Scholars use sources in academic writing as a means of entering a larger, preexisting conversation about their subject. As with a conversation you have in class or among friends, there are different …

Click below to access a copy of a Toulmin Worksheet, so that you may practice using the Toulmin Method of analysis on your own, using an argument in a text of your own choice.

Using first-person language may detract from the arguments and/or viewpoints present in the writing. This handout will cover how to avoid first-person usage, identify commonly used phrases, and rewrite …

Which, that, and who are all relative pronouns. Always use who. that and which when referring to things, such as objects, animals, and places. Here are three examples: 1. The tall man who works at the …

Transitional expressions function to connect one idea to another between or within sentences and to alert readers to connections between paragraphs or blocks of the text. They are signals that help …

It is important to consider your audience when using sources: what information do they need? There are three ways to use sources effectively: summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting directly.

Understanding and Using English Grammar is a classic developmental text designed for intermediate to advanced English learners. This comprehensive reference is not just an essential grammar guide but …