Use the search box or one of the links below to get writing advice and help from NU’s online writing resources. If you would like to contribute material, contact the Writing Program. Note: Northwestern faculty need to login to access Faculty-Only resources.
Faculty-Only Resources
NU faculty can log in to find sample assignments, grading guides, tips for class activities and more. (Note: These secure documents are not accessible via SEARCH.)
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Writing Advice
Teaching materials from NU faculty offering advice on types of writing, avoiding plagiarism, and final editing. Extensive material on writing proposals for undergraduate research. Includes materials for faculty on teaching writing and evaluating writing assignments.
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NuWrite Communities
Resources organized by specific academic areas or programmatic affiliations: Freshman Seminars, Engineering and Design, Science Writing, Global Health, Social Science Writing.
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The Writing Program
Offers advising, resources, and composition courses at all levels; oversees University writing requirements.
The Writing Place
Northwestern's peer tutoring center for writers. Provides help with writing papers for classes, composing application letters and essays, or working on other writing projects. Website also has handouts and links to many online writing resources.
Center for the Writing Arts
Supports the study of writing at NU; sponsors Visiting Writers in Residence.
Northwestern University Library
Link to library resources for research and writing -- for faculty and students
Undergraduate Research Grants
Advice about proposal writing -- sponsored by the Provost's Office
