Writing Coaching/Tutoring

Writing Coaching/Tutoring

The following campus programs offer excellent writing-support services, most of which are free to U of A students.

  1. MLA vs. APA Format
    Descriptions and examples of basic differences between APA and MLA styles.
  2. Video: APA 7th Quick Tour (Accessible to UArizona Community Only)
    A (7:22 minutes) video that reviews commonly used sections in the APA 7th ed. Manual
  3. APA Style Blog - 7th Edition
    In-depth answers by the APA experts to APA style questions
  4. Video: Paraphrasing (Accessible to UArizona Community Only)
    A short (3:16 minutes) video that describes five simple steps to paraphrasing effectively
  5. Video: Paraphrasing Demonstration (Accessible to UArizona Community Only)
    A short (6:06 minutes) video demonstrating how to paraphrase a passage from a scholarly journal article
  6. Handout: 5 Steps to an Effective Paraphrase
    A one-page handout listing steps for paraphrasing accurately and avoiding inadvertent plagiarism or patchwriting
  7. UA Libraries: Avoid Plagiarism
    Defines plagiarism and describes ways to use source material correctly. Provides a practice section with links to tutorials 

General Information

Copyright and Intellectual Property

Turnitin Resources for Students

Turnitin Resources for Faculty

  1. APA's Academic Writer
    Tutorials, formatted paper templates, and reference-building tools for using APA style ($)
  2. EndNote Reference Manager
    Formats bibliographies; Searches for full-text for references ($ for desktop version)
    AHSL Endnote (EndNote training videos and free workshops)
    YouTube: EndNote Training (EndNote Training Videos)
  3. Mendeley
    Sign in through the UArizona ("institutional account") to use for free
    Collects, organizes, cites, and shares research sources
  4. PERRLA
    Automatic formatting in APA and MLA styles ($)
  5. Zotero Reference Manager
    Collects, organizes, cites, and shares research sources

  1. "ESL Instructors and Students"
    Resources and Handouts
  2. UsingEnglish
    Specializes in ESL resources
  3. "Writing (and More) Resources"
    Section on multilingual resources

  1. Editage Insights
    Short (4.5-minute) video with tips for improving academic writing
  2. English Grammar Online
    Grammar references and exercises; How to write English texts
  3. GrammarBook
    Links to English usage resources; Extensive grammar and punctuation resources
  4. Grammarly Online Proofreader
    Free; Automated feedback on grammar, style, spelling, and plagiarism
  5. Pearson Writer
    Mobile app; Writing and research support; Checks grammar and style, makes suggestions
  6. Purdue Online Writing Lab 
    Writing and citation materials for students and teachers; APA documentation, grammar, clarity, revision, and additional writing resources; Writing tutorials and handouts
  7. YouTube: Socratica Online
    Short (1-5 minute) videos; Grammar, punctuation, spelling; clarification of hard-to-remember English rules
  8. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: The Writing Center
    Links to multiple writing resources; Tips and tools
  9. Writer’s Handbook,University of Wisconsin – Madison: The Writing Center
    Resources for academic and professional writing; writing process and structure; improving writing style, grammar and punctuation; and citing references 

Literature Search and Review Support

  1. University of Arizona Libraries
  2. Steps to Synthesizing Literature (VoiceThread interactive presentation; log in with your UArizona NetID and password to view; post questions and comments by clicking on the plus sign [+] on each slide)