Writing Guides: General, Business, Science, and Arts

General

• Academic Writing : Writing and Reading in the Disciplines
  Library Reference # PE 1408 G54 2002

• How to Write Argumentative and Persuasive Essays
  A helpful, step by step online guide on writing argumentative and persuasive essays

• Barnet & Stubb’s Practical Guide to Writing. 7th edition
  Explains how to analyze and persuasively argue a topic. Includes a very detailed section on revising an essay. Library Reference # PE 1408 B4314 1995

• Thinking It Through: A Practical Guide to Academic Essay Writing. 2nd edition
  A comprehensive guide with a very good section on essay revision. Includes sample essays; useful appendices. Library Reference # PE 1471 T45 1995

• The Purdue University Online Writing Lab: The Writing Process
  Comprehensive online guide to planning, writing, and revising an essay.

• Using Sources Effectively: Strengthening Your Writing and Avoiding Plagiarism
  Library Reference # PN 167 H372 2002

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Business

• Business English: Writing in the Workplace
  Library Reference # HF 5718 E88 2008

• Plain English at Work: A guide to Business Writing and Speaking
  Library Reference #PE 1115 B245 1996eb (e-Book)

• How to Write a Business Report for English Learners
  Online tips on how to write business reports

• Writing with Precision
  Guide to writing memos, letters and reports; check-lists for clarity, precision, using the "right word." Library Reference # PE 1479 B87 B37 1990

• Writing at Work: A Guide to better writing in administration, business and management
  Library Reference #HF 5718.3 B37 2002eb (e-Book)

Engineering & Sciences

• The Craft of Scientific Writing
  An online guide to writing in the sciences

• Communicating Science: A Practical Guide
  Library Reference # T11 L285 2006 (e-Book)

• Engineering Communication: A Practical Guide to Workplace Communication for Engineers
  Library Reference # TA 158.5 I53 2008

• Making Sense: Psychology and the Life Sciences: A Student's Guide to Research and Writing
  Library Reference # BF 76.7 N67 2012

• SMU Writing Centre: Tips for Writing Lab Reports

• Writing Scientific Research Articles: Strategy and Steps
  Library Reference # T11 .C327 2009 (e-Book)

Arts & Other Disciplines

• Fit to Print: The Canadian Student's Guide to Essay Writing
  Guides students through every step of essay writing; includes guidelines, examples and exercises.
  Library Reference # LB 2369 B83 2004 REF

• SMU Writing Centre: How to Write Compare and Contrast Essays

• Making Sense: a Student's Guide to Research, Writing, and Style. 6th edition
  A guide to writing books, lab and business reports. Library Reference # LB 2369 N67 2009

• Monash University: Research & Learning Online
  Contains several modules and quick reference links for writing different types of university papers.

• Psychological Reports: A Guide to Report Writing in Professional Psychology. 3rd edition
  Library Reference # BF 76.8 O86 1997

• SMU Writing Centre: Tips for Writing a Play Review

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