Academic Writing Cheat Sheet
Your complete reference for university-level writing and composition. From essay structure and research methods to citations and style guides — everything you need to write successful papers.
Essay Writing
3 topics
Essay Structure
Standard structure of academic essays including introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
Thesis Statements
How to craft strong, arguable thesis statements that guide your writing.
Paragraph Development
Writing cohesive body paragraphs with topic sentences and supporting evidence.
Research Methods
3 topics
Finding Academic Sources
Strategies for locating credible scholarly sources using databases and libraries.
Evaluating Sources
Criteria for determining the credibility, relevance, and authority of sources (CRAAP test).
Integrating Evidence
Techniques for quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing source material effectively.
Citations & Formatting
3 topics
APA Style Guide
Basics of American Psychological Association (APA) formatting and citation style.
MLA Style Guide
Basics of Modern Language Association (MLA) formatting and citation style.
Chicago Style Guide
Overview of Chicago Manual of Style (Notes and Bibliography system).
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