Student Resources

This page offers resources for students in WRT 100, including links to policies and forms and online writing resources.

Forms and Policies

WRT 100 Policies and Procedures

All WRT 100 instructors use these policies and procedures as the foundation for their course policies.

Frequently Asked Questions About WRT 100

Answers to common questions which students have about WRT 100.

Help with Writing

Niagara's Writing Center

Niagara's writing center offers help with WRT 100 (and other) assignments as well as resources for improving your writing skills.

Student Resources from the NU Writing Center

Resources for help with writing from the Writing Center.

Student Resources for The Curious Researcher

Student resources to accompany one of the common textbooks for WRT 100.

Student Resources for The Norton Field Guide To Writing

Sample essays, handouts, and resources for one of the common textbooks for WRT 100. Requires an access code; you can find one in your textbook.

Student Resources for The Curious Writer

Resources, links, and downloadable supplements for the book.

Accessing Information

NU Library Online Research Page

This offers one-click access to all of NU's library resources.

Find Books

Locate books in the library catalog or other catalogs.

Find Articles

Locate articles in the library's electronic databases.

Research in a Specific Field

Locate databases for your field of study.

Search the Web

Starting points for Web research and links to search engines.

Ask a Reference Question

Email your reference or research question right to a librarian.

Evaluating Information

Critically Analyzing Information Sources

Questions to ask when evaluating print and Web sources.

Evaluating Sources of Information

Information about evaluating print and Web sources.

Using Information

Quoting, Summarizing, and Paraphrasing

Information on different ways to include information in your writing.

Avoiding Plagiarism

Details on how to avoid accidental or deliberate plagiarism.

Attributing Information

Using MLA Format

Guidelines and links for using MLA format.

Using APA Format

Guidelines and links for using APA format.

Documenting Electronic Sources

Guidelines and links for documenting online sources.

Resources for Using Sources

Resources for documenting sources in a variety of fields.

Online! A Reference Guide to Using Internet Sources

Resources for using Internet sources and citing them in a variety of academic styles.