LibGuides: University Writing Center: Writing a Draft

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Your APA Manual is a helpful guide not just for citations and references but also for the mechanics of writing and the organization of manuscripts. To learn more about the composition of an academic paper, please refer to Chapter 2: Paper Elements and Format in your manual.

Organize and Outline a Paper-6-2-2020
A template that helps students organize and outline a draft paper
Quick Tips for Scholarly Writing-6-11-2020

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