Writing Guides

Welcome to the Writing Guides by MacEwan University Writing Centre!

These guides will help you find answers to questions like, "What is a thesis statement?", "How do I proofread my own work?", and "How do I write an abstract?" among many others. The guides are dynamic, featuring text, visual aids, and video. 

Use the lefthand menu or the Table of Contents below to navigate through the guides.

Essay Writing

• Arguments and Thesis Statements
• Structure and Organization
• Introductions
• Paragraphing and Transitions
• Conclusions

The Writing Process

• Understanding Assignment Guidelines
• Prewriting and Planning
• Drafting and Revising
• Proofreading

Research Genres 

• Writing Research Articles: The IMRaD Model
• Research Article Introductions: The CaRS Model 
• Abstracts
• Annotated Bibliographies
• Literature Reviews

Scholarly Citation

You may also wish to access some of MacEwan Writing Centre's other resources: 

• Peer-to-peer writing consultations (in-person, video, and written feedback) 
• Writing workshops and events
• Citation Guides
• Citation and Scholarship: MLA Tutorial 
• Citation and Scholarship: APA Tutorial
• Grammarly

Some materials in these Writing Guides were developed with the assistance of Claude AI (Anthropic, 2024) under the guidance and expertise of MacEwan University Library Writing Centre staff. While AI was used as a drafting tool, all content has been reviewed, edited, and approved by writing centre professionals to ensure accuracy and pedagogical soundness.