LibGuides: SPED5420: Foundations of Learning Disabilities: Writing your Paper

Writing Assistance

Need help with writing your paper. Try one of these resources.

WPUNJ Writing Center
The Writing Center provides one-on-one tutoring for students in any stage of writing. Sessions typically take 30 to 60 minutes, and can cover style, logic, voice, transitions, grammar, and organization. They do not proofread students' work. The Writing Center can be found on the main campus in Atrium 128, or at the Valley Road building, V3048.
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Probably the best known online source that provides assistance with all types of writing. Also provides extensive resources for APA style.

(Currently covers APA 6th edition, with APA 7th expected in Spring 2020)

Establishing a Strong Thesis Statement (Purdue Owl)
A helpful discussion from the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University.
Thesis Statements (UNC-Chapel Hill)
A discussion of thesis statements from the Writing Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Keywords: A Quick Guide
Sometimes finding the right articles and resources for your class projects isn't as easy as it should be. The problem might be with the keywords you're using! Check out this quick introduction to finding the right search terms for your research!

Avoiding Plagiarism
Provides examples of what constitutes plagiarism, safe practices, sample exercises and best practices for teachers to help avoid plagiarism. From Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL).
Avoiding Plagiarism @ WPU
This short (6 minute) video gives you the basics of what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. Developed by the Cheng Library of William Paterson University.
Paraphrasing Tutorial
From the College of San Mateo this tutorial provides strategies to help you learn how to paraphrase properly.
Plagiarism.Org
Developed by the creators of Turnitin (plagiarism detection software) this website explains what plagiarism is, how teachers can help students avoid plagiarism, as well as how and when to cite. Links to online citation guides are provided.

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