Writing & Style Guides

Improve your writing and citing in academic papers

Academic writing takes practice to master. Dalhousie librarians have assembled writing guides and citation style guides to help you present better papers.

Writing guides

Composition aids and advice for academic writing.

Style guides

Tip sheets for all citation styles used in academic research papers.   

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre helps students cultivate ideas, develop strong organizational skills and heighten creativity. Its tutors will help you articulate, clarify, and shape academic and non-academic written work. Write them for an appointment or drop in at the Killam’s South Learning Common, room G40C.