Resources

Below is a list of resources for both students and faculty
to support writing across UNH

"Writers learn they usually have to write badly to write well... The wrong words lead to the not-so-wrong words, and then almost right words may reveal the right words." ~Don Murray

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Citation Styles

Elements of a Paper

Grammar and Usage

Types of Writing

Artificial Intelligence (A.I.)

Giving FeedbackÌý

UNH Writing Support:

AI Usage:

  • APAÌýguidance on how to Ìý
  • MLA Style Center on
  • - guide on ChatGPT and other AI generative tools; includes citation suggestions and information on using AI as sources.
  • The University of Arizona page on

General References and Additional Support:

  • Ìý-ÌýThis interactiveÌýsite on REFERENCING describes the correct methods for crediting external sources (such as books, articles, and websites) in assignments.
  • - A comprehensive collection of helpful handouts and video lessons, also has anÌýÌýpage.
  • - Task-based help on many writing scenarios, such as, "How Do I Incorporate Quotes?"Ìý Plus links to more resources.
  • - Guides (with downloadable versions) for citing in APA, Chicago, MLA, Turabian, and CSE styles.
  • - A collection of helpful guides, presentations, and modules.Ìý
  • - A wealth of information on all aspects of writing. Choose a topic from the list in the navigation bar to the left or use theÌý.
  • - Guides and handouts under the categories of writing process, academic writing, long-term writing, and job search and application writing.
  • - Guides and handouts on topics ranging from planning and organizing your writing, to writing in various disciplines,Ìý to citation practice,Ìý and more.
  • - Online handbook with resources on information literacy, research methods and methodologies, the writing process, collaboration, various genres of writing, new media, and style.
  • A handy guide from Harvard that breaks down the different levels of source attribution and definitions of plagiarism.

  • A step-by-step guide for beginners fromÌýScienceDirect

Graduate Student ResourcesÌý

  • A link to theÌýÌýpublishers resource pageÌýwith a collection of books pertaining to many stages of the graduate writing experience (from dissertation proposals to defense, data collection, research design, etc.).
  • A link to the WAC Clearinghouse text on ""Ìý

  • Basic Needs Support - Provides students with assistance and access to food, laptops, meal swipes, emergency finances, etc.Ìý
  • Ìý(CFAR)Ìý-ÌýCFAR provides study training, drop-in tutoring, and study groups for selected courses (often math, science, and business courses). CFAR also offers individual academic mentoring for eligible students.Ìý
  • Educational Excellence & Effectiveness (E3) / Teaching and Learning Resource Hub (formerly CEITL)Ìý- Offers a rich collection of resources, information, and expertise to support the university's mission of enhancing student learning through the continual improvement of teaching.
  • Career and Professional Success (CaPS)Ìý-ÌýThe CaPS helps students identify interests, skills, and values that lead to a major and a post-UNH experience. They assist students with writing resumes and cover letters, finding jobs or internships, and applying to graduate school.Ìý
  • Student Accessibility Services (SAS)Ìý-ÌýAccessibilityÌýServices assists students with documented disabilities (physical, medical, LD or ADD/ADHD, psychological, or chronic illness) by providing appropriate accommodations and support within the university environment.
  • Ìý- The ESL Institute is designed for students who want to develop their English language skills and learn more about American culture. ESL courses are offered at UNH during the summer and the academic year.Ìý
  • Ìý-ÌýHome to the Cornucopia Food Pantry, a living community, and a gathering place for UNH students, faculty, staff and community members.
  • CWC Campus Resources Handout- The handout contains a list of additional campus resources not listed on the website.Ìý

Video and PowerPoint Resources

Handouts for oral presentations

Some useful Web Resources

  • , a huge database of speeches (many with video), both from the "real world" and from the movies.Ìý

And remember that the Connors Writing Center will conference with you about your URC or GRC presentations.

  • - A brief, introductory video about the writing center and our services.
  • - A collection of reflections on and tips about writing in college from UNH writing assistants.

The Peer Response Presentation

The two videos below are recordings of the skits we use during peer response presentations. Between each skit, we engage the class in a discussion about the effectiveness of each response session. We've also included the two handouts we bring to classes for the peer response presentation: first, a copy of the essay from the videos so that the class can follow along; second, a handout of tips for approaching peer response sessions.

Selected Texts and Virtual Texts

Lists of Open Access Writing Texts

Writing Support at UNH

  • Faculty development and support with the University Writing Programs (consultations, workshops, community of colleagues, classroom visits, and more).
  • WI Faculty Retreat, sponsored annually by the Dey Family gift fund.Ìý
  • on how to give writing feedback. Training sessions provided by the Writing Across the Curriculum office.Ìý

Teaching with Technology and AI

Faculty Resource Compilations

  • The UNH Writing Academy for personal professional development
  • Ìýis a biannual, refereed online journal that publishes academic writing assignments accompanied by reflective essays. We publish assignments directed at both undergraduate and graduate students from all academic disciplines.ÌýPromptÌýis an open-access journal, with all articles freely available to all readers.Ìý

Teaching Tools and Guides

  • Colorado State Writing Studio and
  • Faculty Tookits for and
  • WAC Clearinghouse and

  • Purdue OWL'sÌýfaculty guide on Ìý

  • Ìý(academic journal for writing instruction)

Rubrics and Feedback

  • Ìýtips from the WAC Clearinghouse

Collaborative/Group Writing

Mechanics & Correctness (Preview Carefully and Incorporate Selectively)

Online Writing Instruction Resources

  • (Resources from the Global Society of Online Literacy Educators)
  • (Resources and Information for faculty)
  • (Addresses Hybrid, Online, and FtF Writing Practices)
  • (Principles with Examples from the Conference on College Composition & Communication)
  • (Open Source Text)

Contribute to the UNH Writing Programs

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Provide your support to the UNH Writing Programs by contributing to theÌýDey Family Fund, an endowment established in 2001 by the generous spirit of the Dey Family with the purpose of supporting writing across the curriculum at the Â鶹app. These funds allow for opportunities to sustain and grow the Connors Writing Center as well as fulfill avenues of faculty development, such as the annual WI Faculty Retreat.

To give to this fund, please designate your contribution to the "Dey Family Fund" by writing in "Dey" in selection of fund. Or, if you are using the dropdown menu, select "College of Liberal Arts">"Academic Depts">"English">"Dey Family Fund." We appreciate your support of encouraging the ongoing development of writing at UNH across the campus!

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