I write for the same reason I breathe -- because if I didn't, I would die.  -Isaac Asimov

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Our areas of expertise range from helping with very general questions about writing to very specific tasks or problems; however, since the Center isn't open 24-7, please use the links on this page to help when needed.

Some Goucher professors have provided the Writing Center with suggestions for writing papers within specific disciplines.  They are available as a series of handouts online, or they can be picked up outside the Center:

The Dirty Thirty

Checklist for academic papers

Reminders for creative writing

Reminders for writing papers in biology

Reminders for writing papers in chemistry

Reminders for writing papers in economics and management

Reminders for writing papers in philosophy and religion

Reminders for writing papers in political science

For some basic grammar help, see:

Grammar Slammer

Grammar Guide

Apostrophe Protection Society

For a guide to writing in the Natural Sciences and "cookbook" instructions for writing a scientific article, visit:

Writing for the Natural Sciences

For basic research help, visit:

The Julia Rogers Library Web Site

To answer questions about citations, visit:

The Bellevue Community College Writing Lab Homepage

Both of these sites will offer insight into becoming a successful and proficient writer at Goucher:

Writing Program Site

English 221 Site

 

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