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Writing Guides

If you need writing assistance, contact Academic Support and Tutoring to meet with a free writing tutor, or use the guides below.

Writing Task Resource List: What Do You Need to Write?
This link leads to Purdue OWL's writing resource list, which asks "What kind of writing task do you need to complete?" and offers to "help you pinpoint ... resources that will be most helpful for you according to the kind of writing you need to accomplish."
The Elements of Style
This link leads to Bartleby.com's page on The Elements of Style, a classic book on writing, which explains many of the rules of writing. (If you prefer a hard copy, this book is available for checkout at the MCC library.)
Grammar
This link leads to the introduction page for Purdue OWL's grammar guide. Use the navigation menu on the left of the screen to navigate the guide's subpages.
Punctuation
This link leads to the introduction page for Purdue OWL's punctuation guide. Use the navigation menu on the left of the screen to navigate the guide's subpages.

How to Format Your Paper in APA Style, 7th Edition

Below, you will find instructions for formatting your paper in APA 7 in either MS Word or Google Drive.

FYI: Although these videos state that you can use any font, most instructors prefer Times New Roman 12-point font. Review your assignment prompt to determine your instructor's preference.

Setting up MLA Format (7th & 8th Editions) in Word 2016

Please note that this formatting tutorial is compliant with the 7th and 8th Editions of MLA Style. The 9th Edition of MLA Style was released in April 2021.

How to Format Your Paper in Chicago Style (17th) or Turabian (7th)

Below, you will find instructions for formatting your paper according to the Chicago Manual of Style (CMS), 17th edition, or Turabian, 9th Edition, in MS Word. Turabian is a modified version of CMS, so the set-up process is the same for the two styles/editions.