Writing Tips from NWACC English Faculty

This guide includes videos developed by English Faculty at NWACC to help you succeed in Composition I. 

However, many of these concepts work for any type of paper. Browse the guide to find useful videos on a variety of topics like beginning the writing process, understanding source types, annotated bibliographies, and more!

Begin Your Paper

• Outlining Your Paper

• Reverse Outlines

• Intended Audience

Understand Sources

• Keys to Reading Comprehension

• Primary, Secondary, & Tertiary Sources

• Using Images & Alt Text

Discover Annotated Bibliographies

• Writing Annotations

• Summary Versus Analysis

Learn Grammar & Punctuation

• Active Versus Passive Voice

• Capitalization

• Sentence Fragments & Run-Ons

Revise & Edit Your Paper

• The Writing Process

• Revision & Editing Strategies

• Effective Peer Review

Format Your Paper

• NoodleTools Basics

• MLA Document Formatting

Note To Faculty: Want to embed one of these videos in Canvas? Contact DL@nwacc.edu

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