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The Writing Center @ Mac has created and curated a number of resources to assist you with your writing and writing-based projects. Check them out!

General Resources

AI Literacy and Critical Thinking (Library Research Guide)
Writing Resources for Macalester College
Write Well Video Series
DeWitt Wallace Library Citation Guide

General Writing Handouts

Crafting Your Argument
Reducing Wordiness
Guidelines for Peer Writing Workshops
Show, Don’t Tell
Writing A Personal Statement
Writing Resumes & Cover Letters (Career Exploration)
Statement of Purpose Structure
Dave’s ESL Cafe

Style and Documentation

Documentation
MLA Citation Style
APA Citation Style
Chicago Citation Style

Grammar and Mechanics

Punctuation
Commas
Integrating Quotes
Active vs Passive
Articles
Transitions

Set your ideas in motion

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