Writing skills: writing for different purposes
Starting points
| Resource | Type |
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The Writing Center - Handouts & LinksFree access to guides for writing in specific formats (eg essays and speeches) and on specific subjects (eg English literature and the sciences). Guides also cover different aspects of the writing process—from constructing an argument to style. | website |
Online Writing Labs and writing handouts on the webLinks to websites which provide step-by-step advice to developing a high-quality piece of writing with tips and strategies on how to research, write and edit, as well as, online collections of handouts about aspects of the writing process—many are aimed at students writing essays and reports. | website list |
Selected booksA list of some of the most useful books in our collection, including books on essay writing and research, guides and handbooks to non-fiction writing and creative and imaginative writing, speech and dialogue writing, and writing for the web. Available at the State Library or try your local public library | book list |
Major sources
| Resource | Type |
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Our CatalogueLook for books about the writing process, guides about how to write for different purposes, and information on writing styles and techniques. | database |
