Faculty Resources
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) is an excellent wide-ranging resource to address many writing issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- See the FAQs page for answers to commonly asked questions about the Writing Center.
Class Visits
- See the Class Visits page for more information on scheduling a class visit any time during the semester.
Brochures
- Send requests to mmika@uwm.edu. Include your campus mailbox address and desired quantity.
Style Guides and Tutorials
- Documentation Style Guides – AP, APA, MLA, Chicago styles, and more
UWM Graduate School Formats – Master's Thesis and Doctoral Dissertation Format Requirements from the UWM Graduate School
Curriculum Vitae and Related Topics- (from University of Virginia)
Plagiarism
- UWM's Academic Misconduct Policies – Includes information on plagiarism
Questions about Plagiarism – Includes explanations of why, when, and how to use sources (from University of Auckland)
Avoiding Plagiarism – Includes what plagiarism is and how to avoid it (from the Purdue OWL)
What is Plagiarism? – How to recognize plagiarism (from Indiana University of Bloomington School of Education)
Toward a Rational Response to Plagiarism – Rob Jenkins discusses plagiarism (from The Chronicle of Higher Education, 2011)
Further Resources
- Center for Instructional and Professional Development – Information on professional assistance including writing-related issues
Support Group for Dissertators and Thesis Writers – Contact JoAnne Graham, Ph.D., Norris Health Center, 414-229-7144 for more information.
