Effective Writing Center (EWC)

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• Chapter 1: College Writing
• Chapter 2: The Writing Process
• Chapter 3: Thinking Strategies and Writing Patterns
• Chapter 4: The Research Process
• Chapter 5: Academic Integrity and Documentation
• Chapter 6: Using Library Resources
• Chapter 7: Assessing Your Writing
• Chapter 8: Other Frequently Assigned Papers

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• Appendix A: Books to Help Improve Your Writing
• Appendix B: Collaborative Writing and Peer Reviewing
• Appendix C: Developing an Improvement Plan
• Appendix D: Writing Plan and Project Schedule

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Online Guide to Writing and Research

Credits

Cynthia Whitesel, professor of practice at University of Maryland University College (UMUC), wrote the original print version of this guide and significant additions to the revised Online Guide. She has a background in comparative literature, and she teaches writing and technical editing. She also trains faculty.

Mary Raymundo, a computer science student at UMUC, contributed significantly to the redesign of the new version of the Online Guide.

Patricia Kirby, adjunct collegiate professor at UMUC, designed the original version of the Online Guide and composed the section entitled "Student Takes on Research and Writing Tasks."

Ruth Newbern, senior online information specialist for the UMUC Office of Communications, prepared the Online Guide for publication on UMUC's Web site.

Robert McDonald, director of the UMUC Effective Writing Program, served as project manager and editor for the revision of the Online Guide.

About University of Maryland University College

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