Online Resources

The CBU Writing Centre has collaborated on a new Academic Integrity Handbook for CBU students. In it, you’ll find information on effective writing habits and strategies, an overview of CBU’s academic integrity policy, and a glance at common citation styles.

The new handbook is instrumental in student success, and is especially important for students who are completing the Academic Integrity Moodle Module to achieve the badge.

Check out these useful online resources for writing help!

Citing/Documentation

APA Style

The Basics of APA Style tutorial from the American Psychological Association

• APA Paper Format
• In-Text Citations
• References Citations

APA Style Home’s Quick Answers: Formatting and Quick Answers — References

APA Style Blog: answers to APA citing and formatting questions from APA style experts

APA Quick Guide

Writing a University Essay in APA Style

More MLA Style

MLA Quick Guide

More Chicago Style

Chicago Quick Guide

Comprehensive Writing Help

Essay Writing

Introduction Writing Strategies

Conclusion Writing Strategies

Essay Outline Template

Reading to Write

Reading Strategically

Active Reading Strategies

Record-Keeping and Note-Taking Strategies

Online Dictionaries

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

Wordsmyth

Plagiarism

Writing Centre Academic Integrity Pamphlet

Grammar

Using Articles – A, An, The

The University of Ottawa’s online grammar course, Hypergrammar

The YUNiversity: Learn about common grammar rules and mistakes through cartoons, videos, & infographics

ESL-Specific Resources

Learning English with the CBC
BBC Learning English

Helpful Videos

Why and How to Cite Sources

Tips for University Reading