LibGuides: Ethnic Literature (Course Guide / Lisa Heise): Writing Center Resources

Learn to Use the Writing Center In-Person & Online

Stop by the Learning Commons Writing Center between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday.

Can't make it in person? --- Link to the Western's Online Writing Center or the Writing Center Zoom Room below.

Submit Your Paper to the Writing Center
Communications (reading, writing, and speech) at the college level can really be a challenge. Thankfully, we have professionals and peer tutors to support you in all aspects of communications for all subjects and courses. Submit your paper for feedback before you turn it in.
Zoom Room - Learning Commons Online Writing Center
Need in-person help, but can't make it to campus? Visit the Writing Center Zoom Room. Open Monday-Thursday Noon - 8pm; Friday Noon-4pm; and Sunday 4pm-8pm.
Western Tech - Writing Tip Sheets
A variety of resources created by Western instructors to help you with your writing. Covers different aspects of the writing process including grammar and usage, choosing a topic, crafting a message (tone, point of view, word choice, etc.), writing essays, and business writing,, as well as revising and polishing your writing before you submit an assignment.

Print style guides are available at Western Library

LibGuides created by Western librarians are linked below

Citing Sources In APA 7 - LibGuide
APA citations are generally used for writing about topics in education, psychology, business, engineering, the sciences and social sciences, etc.
Citing Sources in MLA 9 - LibGuide
MLA style, is often used in the liberal arts and humanities, courses like English and literature, foreign languages, etc.
Citing Sources in Chicago Style - LibGuide
Chicago style may be used by writers in fields of history, religion, fine arts, etc.