The Mississippi State University Writing Center dedicates itself to helping all MSU students develop as writers and critical thinkers. Thus, the mission of Mississippi State's Writing Center is simple: our goal is to support the writing that is happening on campus. We do that by being available online and in person to writers who want to think about, talk about, and work on their writing and the ideas that they want that writing to communicate.
Below, you'll find link to resources concerning style guides, research help, English language help, video resources, and worksheets.
VIDEO RESOURCES
- Writing Center Introduction Video This video explains the purpose of the Writing Center, how we work with writers, where we are located, and how to make an appointment with our Center.
STYLE GUIDES
- Purdue's OWL This source is a one-stop shop for most of your writing needs. They do a little of everything from research to APA.
- Why we like it: MLA and APA style guides
- MSU Library's Style Guides It has MLA, APA, Chicago, AMA, and ACS citation guides.
- Why we like it: It is something made at MSU. It covers the most common styles and a couple less common ones. It has links to other resources!
- Berkley Style Guides This source is a guide done by Berkeley for the AMA style. AMA stands for American Medical Association.
- Why we like it: We have students working in class or applying to medical schools.
- Pittsburg Library's Style Guides This source is a style and citation guide done by a university library.
- Why we like it: It offers 4 of the main styles: APA MLA IEEE and Chicago & Turabian. It is very helpful to have them all in one place.
- University of Washington TLC's Chicago Guide It is a short pamphlet on Chicago style.
- Why we like it: Chicago Style is used by historians and many people need a little clarification.
RESEARCH HELP
- UNC Writing Center This source is from the university of North Carolina’s writing center. It covers all parts of the writing process.
- Why we like it: It doesn’t just focus on grammar or citations. It has help for almost every type of writing. It even has tips for academic writing in general.
- Ethos, Pathos, and Logos This is a part of a chapter from A Guide to Rhetoric, Genre, and Success in First-Year Writing. It provides a refresher course in Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.
- Why we like it: It is short and concise. It also provides a different way of looking at the rhetorical strategies.
- ISU's Guide to Technical Writing This source is the technical writers guide from Iowa State University's library.
- Why we like it: It provides guidance and help with technical writing. It also has citation guides.
- Purdue's OWL This source is a one-stop shop for most of your writing needs. They do a little of everything from research to APA.
- Why we like it: MLA and APA style guides
GRANT WRITING HELP
- Office of Research Development Events The Office of Research Development offers workshops on grant writing. Check their event schedule to see if there's an upcoming workshop that fits your needs.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE HELP (GRAMMAR, SPELLING, PRONUNCIATION, ETC.)
- Purdue's OWL This source is a one-stop shop for most of your writing needs. They do a little of everything from research to APA.
- Why we like it: MLA and APA style guides
- Perfect English Grammar A website with grammar tools for English native and non-native speakers.
- Why we like it: It has a lot of free worksheets and activities. The author of the site claims to be adding more information.
- English Grammar Online (EGO) It has grammar, vocab, and some writing help. It also has quizzes available.
- Why we like it: It is recommended by our ESL tutors, but it is also helpful for people needing to brush up on basic grammar skills.
- Grammar Book It has limited options to help you improve your grammar.
- Why we like it: It has accessible grammar rules.
- ESL Cafe This site does grammar, idioms, lesson plans, and quizzes!
- Why we like it: this site offers a lot of help with both grammar and conversational English.
- Grammar Bites: Grammar with Attitude It is all about grammar! It has videos, course modules, quizzes, rules, handouts, and quick guides.
- Why we like it: it is a one stop shop. It is easy to navigate and seems to be updated frequently.
- SUNY: ESL Resources It offers resources for ESL students.
- Why we like it: It is easy to follow and moderated by a state college.
WORKSHEETS