English 302: Advanced Composition

Resources

There are several services provided on campus to assist you in completing your composition requirements. The most useful is the Writing Center. Tutors are there to give you constructive feedback on your papers. For those who require additional ESL help, the Writing Center will refer you to tutors in the English Language Institute.

University Writing Center, Robinson A114, 993-1200
English Language Institute, Krug Hall 202, 993-3660
Disability Resource Center, SUB I 234, 993-2474
Counseling Center, SUB I 364, 993-2380
Learning Services, SUB I 354, 993-2999
Composition Program, Robinson A420, 993-2772

Library Information:

Perhaps the best way to learn about the library and its services is to walk in and ask a librarian. If this isn't a viable option, here are a few links that may help you out in a pinch.

Writing Resources:

If you're having some trouble with the Toulmin model or looking for some resources on writing in the humanities, check out some of these links.

POA website
Toulmin Project Homepage
The Toulmin Method
What is the Toulmin Model?
A Conversation with Stephen Toulmin
Wikipedia: Argument (lots of links)
UNC: Argument (also see handouts)
Harvard: Counter Argument (also see resources)
Princeton: Terms and Methods
Argument Mapping
Argument, Persuasion, Propaganda (also see chart)
Composition Center (see Writing in the Humanities links and this general advice site)
Evaluating Web Resources
MLA Format - Purdue OWL

Pop Culture:

If you want to click around and check out some stuff, try these.