LibGuides: Writing Center: Writing Skills

Writing Skills Guide

Writing is Necessary To be Successful in College

(and Sometimes Challenging)

Writing in the college setting is different than the type of casual writing with which most of us are comfortable. Writing a paper is a process – and what works for some students might not work well for others. Our goal is to give you the tools to figure out what works best for YOU.

This guide will show you how

to write smarter not harder, your discussions and research papers
to manage your time efficiently to get the writings completed
to organize your thoughts and ideas

The skills and strategies you learn today will carry over to all your classes and increase your success in college.