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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.

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.

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.

Critically Analyzing Information Sources
Questions to ask when evaluating print and Web sources.
Evaluating Sources of Information
Information about evaluating print and Web sources.

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.

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.