First-year composition resources

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Resources

There are six main areas of this website, each focused on a different topic.

Studenting

How to set and accomplish your goals as a college student. Learn about time management, motivation, and more.

Reading

How to become a better reader of college-level texts. Learn about active reading and note-taking strategies.

Writing

How to become a better writer of college-level texts, with a special focus on thesis-driven essays.

Researching

How to conduct research and evaluate different types of sources.

Citing

How to cite sources, with a special focus on MLA citation rules.

Modeling

Read real examples of student writing.