Writing Resources
Writing Handouts
We have developed a number of writing resources to help you with your writing. Many of these resources are available in handouts, which can be downloaded from this webpage.
- Annotated Bibliography
- Book Review
- Case Report (WriteOnline.ca)
- Critical Review
- Journal Article Review
- Lab Report (WriteOnline.ca)
- Literature Review
- Op-Ed
- Reflective Writing
- Reflective Writing (WriteOnline.ca)
- Understanding Your Assignment
- Writing Exam Essays
Videos on French Grammar Created by Laurier Students (Waterloo Campus)
MyLearningSpace Modules
Students can self-register for modules on MyLearningSpace to learn more about writing with inclusive language and to access guides for citations and references.
To access, sign into MyLearningSpace, click on the Self Registration link in the tool bar and scroll down to the Writing Services modules at the bottom of the list. If you’re already enrolled in the module, the links will appear black.
Writing with Inclusive Language
By the end of this interactive module, students will be able to identify inclusive and antiracist terms in the texts they are studying, writing and citing; identify the appropriate language for a given writing situation; and compose texts that integrate inclusive language.
How to Cite
By the end of these interactive modules, students will be able to explain why citations are used in their respective professional research community, create a correct in-text citation and build a comprehensive reference list.
- Writing Services – How to Cite Using APA
- Writing Services - How to Cite Using the Chicago Manual of Style
- Writing Services - How to Cite Using MLA
The Assignment Planner
The assignment planner helps you navigate through the various stages of the research and writing process.
See a review of the assignment planner by student Writing Tutor Samantha Schott.
Other Online Writing Resources
There are also a lot of great academic writing resources on the web. Here are a few that we like:
- Owl Purdue Online Writing Lab: This is a great resource for citations and referencing, assignment types, and grammar. It also has a useful section for English language learners.
- University of Toronto: Advice on Academic Writing: This website includes sections on the main features of academic writing, including assignment types, writing in different disciplines, citations, plagiarism, grammar, and much more.
- Harvard University Writing Center: This site provides good information on writing in specific disciplines, including history, philosophy, and psychology.
- De Paul University Center for Writing-Based Learning: This site is a good resource for writers as it includes sections on types of writing, revision, publishing.