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Writing Handouts

The handouts on this page offer guidelines and models that illustrate how good writing works. They can help you motivate and evolve your argument; cite and analyze sources; and compose cohesive introductions, conclusions, and body paragraphs. Use them to improve your writing; then bring your paper to a Writing Partner [1] or a Residential College Writing Tutor [2] for feedback on your work. Printed copies of each handout are available in the Writing Center at 301 York St, mezzanine level.

A new introductions handout is coming soon!

Body Paragraphs [3] - Models and describes the component parts of a strong analytical paragraph

Research Paragraphs [4] - Models and describes the component parts of a paragraph that uses sources

Conclusions [5] - Models and describes the component parts of a conclusion paragraph

Motivating Moves [6] - Outlines a variety of approaches to answering the “So what?” question

Eight Strategies for Using Sources [7] - Illustrates different ways sources can advance an argument

Finding a Good Essay Question [8] - Models how to isolate a meaningful tension or problem

Composing an Effective Title [9] - Presents conventions and strategies for composing titles in various disciplines

Stitching: Signal Words [10] - Lists transition words appropriate in a variety of contexts

Putting Sources in Conversation: Verbs and Clauses [11] - Lists verbs and phrases that clarify how two sources relate to one another, and to your own ideas

Working with Quotations 1: The Lead-In [12] - Presents strategies for leading into a quotation

Working with Quotations 2a: Citation (MLA) [13] - MLA format for in-text citations and list of works cited

Working with Quotations 2b: Citation (APA) [14] - APA format for in-text citations and list of references

Working with Quotations 2c: Citation (CSE) [15] - In-text citations and list of references in one format common in the sciences

Working with Quotations 2d: Citation (Chicago) [16] - Chicago Manual of Style format for footnotes and bibliographic citations

Working with Quotations 3: Analysis [17] - Discusses analyzing evidence across several levels of abstraction

The Writing Process [18] - Models the critical thinking process that underlies complex, engaged writing

Revising Efficiently and Effectively [19] - Streamlines revision by identifying a hierarchy of concerns

Writing Personal Statements for Graduate School [20] - General guidelines and dos and don’ts for writing personal statements

 

If you have questions, corrections, or suggestions for new handouts, contact Ryan Wepler (ryan.wepler@yale.edu [21]).


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[1] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergrad-writing-partners [2] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/residential-college-writing-tutors [3] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Body%20Paragraph%20Analysis.pdf [4] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Research%20Paragraph%20Analysis.pdf [5] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Conclusion%20Analysis.pdf [6] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Motivating%20Moves.pdf [7] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Eight%20Strategies%20for%20Using%20Sources.pdf [8] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Finding%20a%20Good%20Essay%20Question.pdf [9] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Titles%20(revised).pdf [10] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Stitching%20-%20Signal%20Words.pdf [11] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Putting%20Sources%20in%20Conversation%20-%20Verbs%20and%20Clauses.pdf [12] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Working%20with%20Quotations%201%20-%20The%20Lead-In.pdf [13] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Working%20with%20Quotations%202a%20-%20Citation%20(MLA).pdf [14] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Working%20with%20Quotations%202b%20-%20Citation%20(APA).pdf [15] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Working%20with%20Quotations%202c%20-%20Citation%20(CSE)%20-%20revised%20version.pdf [16] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Working%20with%20Quotations%202d%20-%20Citation%20(Chicago).pdf [17] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Working%20with%20Quotations%203%20-%20Analysis.pdf [18] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/The%20Writing%20Process.pdf [19] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/The%20Process%20of%20Revision.pdf [20] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Writing%20Personal%20Statements%20for%20Graduate%20School.pdf [21] mailto:ryan.wepler@yale.edu