Online Resources

The following links are provided by the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University. The OWL is an excellent resource for writers, and has many more pages of information than are linked here. We encourage you to visit their website and explore all the topics and exercises they offer.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

General Writing Concerns

Grammar and Punctuation

Professional Writing

Academic Cover Letters
The Basic Business Letter
Business Letters: Accentuating the Positives
Cover Letters: Quick Tips - Preparing to Write - Writing Your Cover Letter
Email Etiquette
Letters Concerning Employment: Index Includes models and information on many common types of employment letters, ranging from interview follow-ups to job offer acceptance letters.
Management Resumes
Reference Sheets
Resumes: Introduction to Resumes - Resume Sections - When to Use Two Pages or More - Scannable Resumes
Resume Design
Skills Inventory
Tailoring Employment Documents to a Specific Audience
Terms & Tips for the International Student's Job Search
Writing the Curriculum Vitae
Writing the Personal Statement

Research and Documenting Sources

The following resources are made available by permission of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Writing Center. We use these handouts in the SJSU Writing Center as references during tutoring sessions. The UNC Chapel Hill Writing Center website also has a wide variety of resources for your reference. Be sure to visit their website to see all the handouts and other references they have available.

Writing the Paper

Grammar & Mechanics

Specific Writing Assignments

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SJSU Writing Center
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0172
408.924.2308
Located in Clark Hall, Suite 126