A number of guides that can help you with the writing and editing process. Some of these resources are available for loan at both the Patrick Power Library and our Writing Centre.
These style guides were prepared in partnership with Saint Mary's faculty and are tailored to meet the expectations of particular disciplines of study.
Professional scientists and engineers are often required to explain their work to non-specialists, including members of the media and the general public.
A thesis statement represents the central insight that an author considers the most significant or interesting aspect of his or her topic or area of research.
Thesis proposals are intended to demonstrate that there is a particular issue requiring coverage, there is a concrete plan, and there are enough resources to carry out the plan.
The verb and the subject within a sentence must agree in number. Thus, a singular subject takes a singular verb and a plural subject takes a plural verb.