Writing Resources

Welcome to The Writing Center’s student resource hub! This page brings together tools and resources to support student writers throughout the writing process.

You’ll find a short video that demonstrates how to book an individual consultation with The Writing Center, along with handouts, guides, and other resources you can reference to assist you with your writing projects.


Making an Appointment at the Writing Center

Review this short video for a step-by-step walkthrough on scheduling a 30-minute individual appointment with The Writing Center.

The video will show you how to log in, browse available appointments, and book a session that fits your schedule.

To book your appointment, visit udm.mywconline.com.



Style and Formatting Resources

Instructors at the University of Detroit Mercy provide assignment directions that require submissions in various formats. The following handouts provide information on some of the most commonly used styles/formats on campus. These are updated each semester to ensure their adherence to the current standards. Click on the arrows to expand and download documents as needed.

APA Formatting

APA Formatting and Style Guide

MLA Formatting

MLA Formatting and Style Guide

CSE Formatting

Please note that there are three different versions of CSE formatting. Check with your instructor to ensure you are using the preferred version for their course; many professors at UDM prefer the CSE Citation-Sequence format.

CSE Citation-Sequence Format
CSE Name-Year Format
CSE Citation-Name Format

Writing Process Resources

The following resources were developed by Writing Center staff to assist students as they move through the writing process.

Body Paragraphs
Conclusions
Creating a Grid to Synthesize Source Materials
Introductions and Thesis Statements
Proof-Reading to Fix Low-Order Concerns
Revising to Address Higher-Order Concerns
Prewriting Strategies
Revision Checklist

Grammar Resources

Articles
Conjuctions
Run-On Sentences and Comma Splice Errors
Sentence Fragments
Transitions
Verb Tense