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Center for Writing Excellence

You have a lot on your plate, so we made it easier to complete your coursework – and communicate at work. Whether you want help finding relevant resources for your papers or want to build your confidence as a writer, we’ve got you covered.

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Tools and resources

Completing your coursework can help improve your writing skills, but you won’t do it alone. We created tools and resources to guide you in finding credible sources and finish your assignments. Whether you’re a student, faculty member or staff member, explore articles, videos, guides and tutorials that can help you.

Access these tools and more at the Center for Writing Excellence through MyPhoenix Student Portal.

Save time

Use tools to cite sources faster.

Reference and citation generator

Avoid the blank page

Get tools to get started.

Templates, checklists and samples

Understand writing ethics

Get help avoiding ethical missteps.

Clear plagiarism guidelines

Correct mistakes

Find resources that check your writing.

Grammar assistance

Build confidence

Find ways to keep writing.

Tips for pushing past writer's block

Resources that support your writing goals

Improve your writing over time

Writing requirements increase according to your degree and the classes you take, so you can grow your writing skills as you earn your degree.

Here's how:

Choose a ready-to-use template for your course level and start writing.
Learn the basics of formatting, citations and references in level 100-299 courses.
Satisfy additional requirements as you take higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses.
Jump to the next level at anytime — you don't have to wait until you take a class with higher requirements.