Writing Help: Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts
Humanities, Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, and the Arts
- Basic Essay StructureImportant note: before relying on this outline, ask your instructor whether it's acceptable for your particular assignment.
- USask Department of English Requirements for EssaysDetails how to create in-text citations and works cited for English essays, including for poetry, drama, and works in anthologies.
- English Research GuideLibrary help for literature studies and the Department of English.
- Purdue OWL Writing in LiteratureResources on writing about literature and poetry from the Online Writing Lab.
- History Essay GuideDetailed UOttawa guide to researching, writing and formatting a history paper.
- Writing in PhilosophySome practical guidelines for writing in philosophy.
- A Guide to Writing in Religious StudiesA comprehensive, detailed guide.
- Writing in DramaA handout describing how to write papers in Drama.
- Templates For Citing Indigenous Elders and Knowledge KeepersAn introduction to citation templates for Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers, created by Lorisia MacLeod and NorQuest Indigenous Student Centre staff.
- CitationRead assignment directions carefully to find out what citation style is preferred. Humanities disciplines tend to use either MLA or Chicago Style.
- Purdue OWL Writing in the Social SciencesResources for writing in the Social Sciences from the Online Writing Lab.
- Templates For Citing Indigenous Elders and Knowledge KeepersAn introduction to citation templates for Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers, created by Lorisia MacLeod and NorQuest Indigenous Student Centre staff.
- Writing in PsychologyA research guide providing resources on writing and citation in Psychology.
- Writing and Citing in Political StudiesInformation on writing and citing from the Political Studies research guide.
- Writing in SociologyA handout on writing in sociology from the University of North Carolina.
- Writing in GeographySelecting and using evidence; using figures; deciding when to use maps; common map elements; thesis statements.
- Writing in AnthropologyConventions; common types of writing; book reviews and ethnographic analyses; citation and formatting; and common errors.
- CitationCitation styles vary in the social sciences. Read your assignment carefully to ensure that you are using the correct style.
- Basic Essay StructureImportant note: before relying on this outline, ask your instructor whether it's acceptable for your particular assignment.
- Writing Positionality Statements"Putting Ourselves Forward: Location in Aboriginal Research" by Cathy Absolon and Cam Willett.
- Templates for Citing Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and EldersAn introduction to citation templates for Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers, created by Lorisia MacLeod and NorQuest Indigenous Student Centre staff.
- Citing Interviews in Chicago StyleResources explaining how to properly cite an interview in Chicago style.
- iPortal - Indigenous Studies Portal
Online full text resources for Indigenous studies in all the disciplines, including articles, books, book reviews, websites, archival materials, and theses and dissertations. - Indigenous Studies Research GuideFind articles, archival resources, and more.
- Indigenous Style: A Guide for Writing By and About Indigenous Peoples
A succinct style and process guide for "Indigenous writers and editors -- and everyone creating works about Indigenous Peoples." - Editing and Reviewing Indigenous Research and WritingA helpful infographic prepared by students and faculty at the University of Alberta.
- Writing a Critical ReviewA handy table that walks you through the process of writing a literature review: questions, structure, and typical phrasing.
- CitationIndigenous Studies typically requires either footnoting and bibliography Chicago Style or author-date Chicago Style. Read your assignment directions carefully.
- Art and Art History: Write and CiteInformation on writing and citation from the Art and Art History Research Guide.
- Writing in Art and DesignResources from Monash University on writing in Art and Design.
- CitationRead assignment directions to determine which citation style you should use.
Writing Centre Policy on AI Writing Tools
- Writing Centre Policy on AI
A policy and guide written for tutors at the USask Writing Centre. Version 4, March 15, 2023. Authored by USask tutors, staff, and faculty.