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The Writing Centre handouts include explanations and examples for a range of grammar, punctuation, and writing topics. We welcome handout suggestions. Send us a message at writing@mun.ca. 

 

Punctuation

Comma

Colon and Semi-Colon

Hyphens and Dashes

Types of Brackets

 

Grammar

Subject-Verb Agreement

Parallel Sentences

Run-On Sentences

Comma Splice Sentences

Sentence Fragments

Choppy Sentences

Sentence Types

Affixes

Articles

Gerunds and Infinitives

Which versus That

Article Noun Flow Chart

Writing Process

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What is an Abstract

Thesis Statement

The Introduction Paragraph

The Conclusion Paragraph

Paragraph Development

Confusing Transitions

Note-taking versus Note-making

Shorthand

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Introduction to Outlines

Reporting verbs

Critiquing an Article

Improving your Style

Anaphoric Reference

Conciseness

Hedging and Boosting

Reducing Document Length

Commonly Confused Words Part 1

Commonly Confused Words Part 2

Commonly Confused Words Part 3

Discipline-Specific Resources

Analytical Essay (English course)

Figurative Devices

Poetry Analysis

Writing a Folklore Paper

Myths

Thesis Statement Myth

Essay Myth

 

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