Writing Centers

The Writing Process

Getting Started 

Before you start writing your paper, you can use various “pre-writing” strategies that will make your overall writing process more efficient. The following tips will help you to set yourself up for writing success.

Writing Your Paper

Writing a paper is a complex process that involves organizing your ideas into a cohesive structure and effectively incorporating sources. The following resources describe approaches to structuring your paper and using source support.

Editing/Revising Your Paper

Before you submit your writing, allow enough time for revising and editing. Keep in mind that revising and editing are necessary but distinct steps in the writing process—while revising may require restructuring your paper and even rethinking your thesis, editing addresses grammar and style issues, not content or organization. See the following tips for help with revising and editing your writing.

Location

Twin Cities

128 LaSalle Hall
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612.728.5154
write@smumn.edu

Winona

Saint Mary's Hall 103
700 Terrace Heights, #1432
612.728.5154
write@smumn.edu

Hours

Twin Cities

By Appointment 

Winona

By Appointment

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