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Prepare 
Gather 
Cite 
Evaluate 
Write 
Revise
PREPARE - Create a plan and stay organized to be a successful researcher
GATHER - Assemble the tools you will need to effectively research
CITE - Utilize these time-saving tools to correctly document your sources
EVALUATE - Determine which resources will support your position
WRITE - Employ these sources to create flow between your opinions and your research
REVISE - Produce a better-quality paper by revising and editing your work
Fundamentals Support | Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Guidance
Fundamentals Support
Ask CCC's The Scribbler (formerly the Writing Center Online) Ask CCC's Writing Center Online staff questions about grammar, punctuation, writing, etc.
CCC's The Scribbler (formerly the Online Writing Center) Get feedback on your paper to improve it. ** Note there is a guaranteed 2-3 business day turn-around for this service.
Writing Effective Paragraphs Handout from CCC Learn how to write effective paragraphs with this handout.
Writing Effective Thesis Statements Handout from CCC Follow this link to get help writing effective thesis statements.
Writing Effective Outlines Slideshow from CCC Get help writing an outline by viewing this online slideshow workshop from CCC.
Writing Effective Paragraphs Slideshow from CCC View this online slideshow workshop from CCC to begin writing more effective paragraphs.
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) Website Learn more about the writing process at the OWL.
Internet Public Library Website Let the IPL guide you through the writing process.
Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Guidance
Easily Confused Words Handout from CCC Understand how to use easily confused words correctly by following this link.
Commas & Semicolons Handout from CCC Follow this link to learn how to easily use the most common comma and semicolon rules.
Commas & Semicolons Slideshow from CCC Understand how to correctly use commas and semicolons by viewing this online slideshow workshop from CCC.
Passive vs. Active Voice Handout from CCC Go here to find out about passive & active voice.
Grammar & Writing Lessons Website Find free grammar & writing lessons here.
Ask CCC's The Scribbler (formerly the Writing Center Online) Ask CCC's Writing Center Online staff questions about grammar, punctuation, writing, etc.
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) Website Find grammar, punctuation and spelling tips from Purdue University's OWL.
University of Texas at Austin Learning Center Website Get spelling tips from the University of Texas at Austin.
GrammarBook Website Get grammar tips, including from agrammar blog, at this site.
Proofreading Checklist from CCC Polish your paper with confidence by using this checklist.
CCC's The Scribbler (formerly the Online Writing Center) Get feedback on your paper to improve it. ** Note there is a guaranteed 2-3 business day turn-around for this service.
Grammar Bytes - Find grammar definitions, interactive exercises, handouts, and quick tips.