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Presented in alphabetical order, some of these guides may be assigned reading in your class. A ⭐️ indicates that the article is a must-read.
Presented in alphabetical order, some of these guides may be assigned reading in your class. A ⭐️ indicates that the article is a must-read.
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* “[[Academic Forum Posts]]” outlines the expected use of forums and discussions. You might also see “[[Advice for Approaching the Discussion Forum]].”
* “[[Academic Forum Posts]]” outlines the expected use of forums and discussions. You might also see  
** “[[Advice for Approaching the Discussion Forum]]” suggests approaching the forum like a reading journal.
** “[[January 4, 2022|Reddit Discussions: A How-To for Literature Classes]]give strategies for using Reddit or any forum for literature classes.
** “[[Reply, Respond, Comment]]” gives some guidance for online interaction.
* “[[Avoiding Plagiarism]]” gives strategies on how to give proper credit in your writing.
* “[[Avoiding Plagiarism]]” gives strategies on how to give proper credit in your writing.
* “[[Blogging: Some Considerations]]” outlines strategies for writing for the screen.
* “[[Blogging: Some Considerations]]” outlines strategies for writing for the screen.
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* “[[Editor's Checklist]]” should be consulted for typical writing errors. ⭐️
* “[[Editor's Checklist]]” should be consulted for typical writing errors. ⭐️
* “[[Link Logic]]” is a guide for using hyperlinks in your writing.
* “[[Link Logic]]” is a guide for using hyperlinks in your writing.
* “[[Reply, Respond, Comment]]” gives some guidance for online interaction.
* “[[September 27, 2020|Reading in College]]” gives advice on how to approach reading on college.
* “[[Research & Response]]” argues that no writing is ever complete without credible sources.
* “[[Research & Response]]” argues that no writing is ever complete without credible sources.
* “[[Writing in the Liberal Arts]]” discusses common conventions for academic writing.
* “[[Writing in the Liberal Arts]]” discusses common conventions for academic writing.
* “[[Writing Top Ten]]” provides an overview of what’s important in writing these days. ⭐️
* “[[Writing Top Ten]]” provides an overview of what’s important in writing these days. ⭐️
* “[[Your About Page]]” considers the digital replacement for the business card.
* “[[Your About Page]]” considers the digital replacement for the business card.
===Advice===
* “[[May 17, 2021|Tips for Success]]” gives six essential tips to do well.
* “[[Considerations for Online Courses]]” outlines what to expect in an online course.
* “[[How to Do Well in My Class]]” offers some friendly advice. ⭐️
* “[[Reader-Response Criticism]]” suggests a subjective way of understanding and writing about literature.


===Wikipedia===
===Wikipedia===
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* “[[Writing on a Wiki]]” gives a basic overview about writing on Wikipedia.
* “[[Writing on a Wiki]]” gives a basic overview about writing on Wikipedia.


===Advice===
===Writing Center===
* “[[May 17, 2021|Tips for Success]]” gives six essential tips to do well.
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* “[[Considerations for Online Courses]]” outlines what to expect in an online course.
The Writing Center can help you with any writing project. We can provide:
* “[[How to Do Well in My Class]]” offers some friendly advice. ⭐️
 
* “[[Reader-Response Criticism]]” suggests a subjective way of understanding and writing about literature.
* Thoughtful feedback on your writing,
* Suggestions for improvement,
* Help getting started or organizing your argument,
* Editing strategies, and
* Assistance with citations (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.).


===Get Help===
We work with any student for any subject at any level—from freshman through graduate student.
* [https://discourse.grlucas.net/c/help/wikipedia/11 Wikipedia Help Forum] provides for WP- and class-related questions and discussion.
To make a face-to-face or virtual appointment, check out [https://www.mga.edu/WritingCenter The Writing Center].


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The following resources are meant to help you succeed. Some may be assigned to your particular class. All of the resources below are also on the navigation box to the right, “Resources and Guides for Students,” and this box appears on every page for your convenience.

Policies

Applicable policies will also appear on course syllabi, but here they are again. For more information, see the Policies page.

How To

Presented in alphabetical order, some of these guides may be assigned reading in your class. A ⭐️ indicates that the article is a must-read.

MGA Library Resources
Have a question about research or using the library? Contact Samantha Wilcox (Macon Library), schedule an appointment, or consult these how-to videos.

Advice

Wikipedia

Writing Center

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The Writing Center can help you with any writing project. We can provide:

  • Thoughtful feedback on your writing,
  • Suggestions for improvement,
  • Help getting started or organizing your argument,
  • Editing strategies, and
  • Assistance with citations (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.).

We work with any student for any subject at any level—from freshman through graduate student. To make a face-to-face or virtual appointment, check out The Writing Center.

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