Effective Writing Skills

Learning Activity Result for Marquita Brown Created on: 12/2/2019

Writing Self-Assessment

You have assessed your writing skills as adequate.

This means you are confident in some of your writing abilities, but could find the following resources helpful.

ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE RECOMMENDED SECTIONS, REFRESH YOUR SKILLS IN THESE TOPIC AREAS:

Grammar

Grammar is the basic building block for constructing our written thoughts and ideas. It takes time and careful thought to produce a mechanically coherent piece of writing.

Grammar

Sources and Evidence

Knowing how to evaluate sources can save valuable time in the research process and increase the effectiveness of your writing.

Sources and Evidence

Types of Writing

Learners in all disciplines should study the different types of writing and apply the concepts to their specific academic requirements.

Types of Writing

Stages of Writing

Writing well requires time and concentration. That's why it is critical to divide writing assignments into smaller, workable steps.

Stages of Writing

Types of Writing

Writing Activity Planner

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Learners in all disciplines and should study the different types of writing and apply the concepts to their specific academic requirements.

Types of Writing

APA Style and Format

Correct use of APA style and formatting is one element of scholarly writing at Capella. Learn more about why and what it means for you and your academic writing.

APA Style and Format

Smarthinking

Capella partners with Smarthinking to provide learners with free tutoring and customized critique of your writing. Getting regular feedback can help improve your writing.

Smarthinking

Are you a Doctoral Learner?

If you are a doctoral learner, we suggest that you review Capella's specific writing expectations for dissertation writing.

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