Student Resources
This section of our website houses resources that may be helpful for students as they work on their writing projects. This page is updated throughout the semester.
Grammarly Premium
Clemson University students, faculty, and staff can access Grammarly Premium. Grammarly Premium checks for grammatical errors, provides vocabulary enhancement suggestions, detects plagiarism, and provides citation suggestions. It can provide metric insight about your writing habits. Grammarly can be very useful as a tool and we support its usage. That being said, please be aware that it can sometimes misunderstand context, offer incorrect suggestions, and provide suggestions that are not helpful. Grammarly is best used in concert with other revision and writing support. Have a friend or a writing consultant look over Grammarly corrections before submitting if you are not sure about the changes it is suggesting. Writing consultants are trained in the usage of Grammarly. If you have questions, email us at writinglab@clemson.edu.
Click here to learn how to access Grammarly Premium.Writing Resources
These resources link to other institutions. If a link is no longer active, please let us know at writinglab@clemson.edu. We often suggest resources we use ourselves.
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Academic Essays
- Argumentative Essays, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
- Thesis Statements, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
- Writing Tips: Essay Builder, actden (Digital Education Network)
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Avoiding Plagiarism
Clemson Resources
- Academic Integrity, Clemson University
- Plagiarism LibGuide, Clemson Libraries
Other Resources
- Plagiarism Resource Site, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
- How to Recognize Plagiarism, Indiana University Bloomington
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ENGL 1030
Remember that the Writing Lab is the lab for your course. We are always here to support you with any of your ENGL 1030 assignments!
Here are some helpful links:
- Landmark Analysis, Clemson LibGuides
- Mapping the Controversy, Clemson LibGuides
- Rhetorical Analysis, Texas A&M University
- Group Writing, UNC-Chapel Hill
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English Second Language Resources
Clemson Resources
Other Resources
- Oxford Advanced Learners' Dictionary
- Oxford's Learner's Dictionary allows you to type any word and learn about its definition, the different parts of speech in which it can be used, and how it is commonly used in speech and writing. It also shows idioms, and includes a list of synonyms.
- Dave's ESL Cafe for Students and Teachers
- Dave's ESL Cafe has a variety of resources both for ESL learners and teachers. There are links to grammar help and practice quizzes, language instruction jobs, places to upload a resume, teacher and student forums, a bookstore, and even podcasts.
- Tips for Writing in North American Colleges, Purdue OWL
- Transitions for ESL, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Oxford Advanced Learners' Dictionary
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Grammar and Mechanics
Clemson Resources
- Grammarly Premium
- Grammarly can be a helpful resource. It can make mistakes and offer incorrect advice though, so be mindful when using it. If you have questions, reach out to us or schedule an appointment.
Other Resources
- Writing Techniques Handbook, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Writer's Handbook, University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Resources for Writers and Writing Instructors, Rutgers University
- Grammar Handbook, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Guide to Grammar & Writing, Oxford Online Punctuation Guide
- Grammar Bytes!, Interactive Grammar Review
- Grammarly Premium
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Style Guides
MLA (Modern Language Association)
- MLA Formatting and Style Guide, Purdue OWL
- Using MLA Format, MLA Style Center
- MLA Formatting and Style Guide, Purdue OWL
- APA Style Official Site, American Psychological Association
Chicago/Turabian Style
Other Style Guides
- AAA - American Anthropological Association
- ACS- American Chemical Society
- AIP - American Institute of Physics
- AMA- American Medical Association
- APS - American Physical Society
- APSA- American Political Science Association
- ASA- American Sociological Association
- CSE- Council of Science Editors
- I-EEE- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- LSA- Linguistic Society of America
- Vancouver- Vancouver Style
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Writing Introductions
- Introductions, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
- Developing a Thesis, Harvard University
- Introductions & Conclusions, University of Arizona
- Introduction Paragraphs, University of New England
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Writing Conclusions
- Conclusions, Purdue OWL
- Ending the Essay: Conclusions, Harvard University
- Conclusions, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
- Essay Conclusions, University of Maryland
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Writing Transitions
- Transitioning: Beware the Velcro, Harvard University
- Topic Sentences and Signposting, Harvard University
- Transitions, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
- Transitional Words and Phrases, University of Wisconsin
Clemson Communication Center
The Communication Center offers both online and in-person oral communication tutoring sessions as well as mock interviews and broadcasting studio access. The Communication Center is housed in the Watt Innovation Center and is supported by the Department of Communication.
Click here to learn more about the Communication Center.
Pearce Center for Professional Communication
The Pearce Center for Professional Communication has several programs that are intended to support students in developing their visual, oral, and written communication skills. The Professional Editing at Pearce (PEP) program offers editing for a fee. The Visual Information Design (VID) Program provides support in creating visual elements and documents.
Click here to learn more about the Pearce Center.Clemson Resources
Writing doesn't happen in vacuum or without context. Everything in your life can affect your writing. We try to support you as a whole writer, a whole person, by making connections to resources on campus. This list is not exhaustive and will be continuously updated.
- Academic Forgiveness
- Academic Success Center
- Accessibility Web Portal
- CARE Network
- Canvas
- Career Closet
- Career Counseling
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
- Clemson Computing and Information Technology (CCIT)
- Clemson Libraries
- Gantt Multicultural Center
- Graduate School
- International Services
- LGBTQ+ Programs
- Office of Access and Equity
- Ombuds
- Paw Pantry
- Spectrum Program
- Student Name Changes
- Title IX
