The Oxy Writing Center houses writing resources for use by students and faculty to assist with writing and writing instruction. These materials are designed to supplement individual Writing Center consultations.
Getting Started
General Writing
- Parts of an Essay
- Introductions - Purpose + Parts
- Thesis - PASS Elements
- Thesis and Argument Tips + Examples
- Paragraphs - Structure + Parts
- Writing Rhetorically
- Conclusions
- Transitional Words and Phrases
In Process - Revision
English as a Second Language
Essay Types or Genres
- Compare-Contrast Guide
- Compare-Contrast Quick Tips
- Literary Analysis-Unpacking Texts
- Research Paper - Step 1: Question
- Research Paper - Step 2: Process
- Research Paper - Step 3: Organization
Citation Styles