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CITATION BASICS
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 GENERAL ADVICE
 What is Good Writing?
 Audience & Purpose
 Organization
 Lucidity & Simplicity
 Care & Imagination
 Conventions of Writing

 PROCESS
 Composing
 Writing Essay Exams

 FORM
 Formal & Informal
 Grammar & Usage
 Common Errors
 Myths

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 Writing in a Discipline
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General Advice For Writers
 Notes on the principles, components, and conventions of good college writing.
The Process of Writing
 Step-by-step suggestions for composing an essay when there's time to reflect and revise - and when there isn't.
The Forms of Writing
 Good sense about "good grammar," tips on avoiding common errors, and the truth about a few language myths.
Reference 
 Information and links related to the proper use and citation of primary and secondary sources, and a gateway to other writing sites on the Web.
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About The Guide
 Prof. Paul Schacht and Prof. Celia Easton (Department of English, SUNY Geneseo) created and maintain The Guide. They welcome suggestions. More»

  

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