Writing Skills
These tips help you build the skills to develop ideas, do research, organize and write an essay, report, or paper.
This resource includes information about understanding your assignment, researching the topic, and planning what you will write.
Guide to Writing a Basic Essay >>
An essay can have many purposes, but the basic structure of essays is the same.
This website, geared to teens and young adults, includes pointers on how to conduct research and how to organize your essays.
Learn how to organize and understand ideas. "Mapping" is a way to brainstorm before you begin your assignments.
In addition to writing essays, students will often have to learn to take good notes in class.
