Online resources for improving your writing abound, and the selection can be overwhelming. That's why the Writing Center recommends that your first online stop be Purdue University's Online Writing Lab, better known as the OWL. Writing consultants may often refer you to resources here, but please take advantage of this extensive site whenever you need writing tips, guidelines, and inspiration.
To help you negotiate Purdue University's OWL, Writing Center staff will post our favorite resources with a short review. If you have a favorite section of the OWL, email us at write2us@uah.edu and let us know!
Director's choice -- Paramedic Method: A Lesson in Writing Concisely
This guide offers seven easy and clear steps to rid your prose of clutter. Locate prepositional phrases and delete the confusing or redundant ones. Investigate your verbs and replace the ineffective ones. If you practice the paramedic method on your prose, I guarantee that your self-editing and revision skills will grow muscles.