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Writing & Citing

Use this guide to find tools and resources to help you write more clearly, easily and with confidence.

Parts of Speech

There are eight parts of speech in the English language: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection.  Find explanations and examples in these resources.

Writer's Block

Concerned with making grammatical mistakes? Unable to put words on the page? Don't worry! That's called writer's block and it happens to every writer, especially to those writing a paper in a their second language. For creative ways to overcome writer's block, check out the link below:

Grammarly EDU for Multilingual English Speakers

Being able to write fluently in a second language can be a difficult task that takes time and lots of practice. But with Grammarly EDU's helpful suggestions, writing a paper doesn't have to be a chore.