The Northern Edit

This is a collection of resources you may find helpful as you work on your writing projects. Below each link there is a short explanation of what each resource is. Check back often as we are always adding more.

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1. Citations/Reference Lists
2. Reference Material
3. Writing Aids

Citations/Reference Lists

• APA Style
  • A citation style often used in psychology, science, and social sciences.
• The Chicago Manual of Style
  • A citation style often used in history, philosophy, and religious studies.
• MLA Style
  • A citation style often used in language arts and the humanities.
• Owl Purdue Online Writing Lab
  • Created and maintained by Purdue University. They offer helpful guides on multiple citation styles as well as writing guides.

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Reference Material

• Merriam-Webster Dictionary
  • Useful to define words. The website also includes a thesaurus, which is a very helpful tool to find alternative word choices.

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Writing Aids