English Language & Literature

Information on using various style guides, including APA, MLA, Chicago and more. Various disciplines have a preferred citation style. Always check with your professor before submitting your work.

A how-to guide on writing literature reviews.

A how-to guide on writing annotated bibliographies.

SMU students receive free, one-on-one assistance from peer tutors who help to enhance overall writing performance.

Purdue OWL provides: Writing and Teaching Writing, Research, Grammar and Mechanics, Style Guides, ESL (English as a Second Language), Job Search and Professional Writing

Library guide on what plagiarism is and how to avoid it.

From the Undergraduate Academic Calendar: protect yourself by learning what's required of you