On-line Writing Lab

Welcome to the CHS On-line Writing Lab, where you can receive valuable assistance in:.

Writing the Research Paper

Writing the Research Paper - Use this checklist to help you complete a research paper (pdf) (word)
- Writing a Thesis Statement
- Creating an outline (pdf) (word)
  - Sample outline (pdf) (word)
- Research and the Internet
  - PowerPoint (view) (download)
  - Documents
    - How to use Search Engines
    - Evaluating Web Sites
- Using Note Cards
- How to Paraphrase: Avoiding Plagiarism, Part 1
- When to Cite: Avoiding Plagiarism, Part 2
Writing the Research Paper - A complete guide to writing a research paper at the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue Univ.

Using MLA Format - View or download this PowerPoint to learn the basics of the MLA format
- Complete Style Book - This page contains a complete description of the MLA format (OWL at Purdue U.)
Citing Electronic Sources
Sample MLA style research paper (Word) (pdf)
Template - Download this Microsoft Word document as a template to begin your paper.

Research and the Internet View or download this PowerPoint to learn the about using the Internet as a research vehicle.
- How to use Search Engines
Research and the Internet - Complete online workshop (OWL at Purdue Univ.)
Evaluating Web Content
- Evaluating Web Pages - UC Berkeley Web Site
- Evaluating Web Sites - dowloadable pdf file

Overview of the CAPT Test
Detailed Information About CAPT Content Sections - Information for each section of CAPT, including content, structure, time limits, and scoring requirements, is available at the following links:
CAPT Web Site - The State of Connecticut's web site on the CAPT Test

OWL - The Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
- Online Grammar Guide - Comprehensive Grammar lessons and practice
A+ Research Writing for High School and College Students: http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/
Writing About Literature: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/general/gl_lit.html