Writing Help: Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Indigenous Studies
Humanities, Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, and Art and Art History
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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.
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History Essay GuideDetailed UOttawa guide to researching, writing and formatting a history paper.
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A Guide for Writing in PhilosophyA faculty-written guide for writing in philosophy, from Southwestern University.
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A Guide to Writing in Religious StudiesA comprehensive, detailed guide.
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A Guide for Writing in Art and Art HistoryA faculty-written guide from Southwestern University.
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A Guide for Writing in TheatreA faculty-written guide from Southwestern University.
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Writing in DramaA handout describing how to write papers in Drama.
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Basic Essay Structure
Important note: before relying on this outline, ask your instructor whether it's acceptable for your particular assignment.
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Purdue OWL Writing in the Social SciencesResources for writing in the Social Sciences from the Online Writing Lab.
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Guide for Writing in PsychologyA faculty-written guide from Southwestern University.
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Writing in Psychology Research GuideA research guide providing resources on writing and citation in Psychology.
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Writing and Citing in Political StudiesInformation on writing and citing from the Political Studies research guide.
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Writing in SociologyA detailed guide.
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Writing in GeographySelecting and using evidence; using figures; deciding when to use maps; common map elements; thesis statements.
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Writing in AnthropologyConventions; common types of writing; book reviews and ethnographic analyses; citation and formatting; and common errors.
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Writing a Senior Thesis in LinguistcisFrom Harvard U, covers time management, planning, structure, formatting, and more.
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Linguistics: Leipzig Glossing RulesHow to write glosses.
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CitationCitation styles vary in the social sciences. Read your assignment carefully to ensure that you are using the correct style.
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Indigenous Studies Research GuideAccess a variety of research materials here for academic papers and other scholarly work.
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Elements of Indigenous style : a guide for writing by and about Indigenous Peoples
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Call Number: PN147 .Y68 2018Publication Date: 2018This guide contains: A historical overview of the portrayal of Indigenous peoples in literature; Common errors and how to avoid them when writing about Indigenous peoples; Guidance on working in a culturally sensitive way; A discussion of problematic and preferred terminology; Suggestions for editorial guidelines.
You can also read it online.
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Positionality StatementsA handout that outlines what a positionality statement is, provides examples, and lists further resources.
Writing a Positionality Statement: Videos
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Writing a Critical ReviewA handy table that walks you through the process of writing a literature review: questions, structure, and typical phrasing.
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How to Write a Critical ReviewBy Frank Tough
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Editing and Reviewing Indigenous Research and WritingA helpful infographic prepared by students and faculty at the University of Alberta.
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Writing a Land AcknowledgementA brief guide with links to more guides and resources.
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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.
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Basic Essay Structure
Important note: before relying on this outline, ask your instructor whether it's acceptable for your particular assignment.
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Art and Art History: Write and CiteInformation on writing and citation from the Art and Art History Research Guide.
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How to Write an Artist StatementA detailed guide to writing an artist statement from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Writing in Art and DesignResources from Monash University on writing in Art and Design.