Writing Resources | Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Writing Reference Books and Handouts

The Writing Center has a small collection of writing and communication handbooks, located in our Daniels Hall office. If you would like to peruse our collection, just ask the writing tutor on duty.

Helpful Writer's Tools

These websites and resources can help you with common questions and issues when writing.

Advice on Personal Statements and Essays
Elements of Style by W. Strunk
Roget's Thesaurus
Syracuse University Writing Consultants
Typical Mistakes that Non-native Speakers of English Make When Writing Scientific Documents (PDF)
University of Wisconsin Writing Center
Writing Resources from the University of Purdue

Technical Writing Resources

WPI offers an interdisciplinary degree in Professional Writing. The goal of the Professional Writing program is to prepare communication professionals who can bridge the gap between scientists and engineers and the public by presenting technical information in useful and accessible ways. For more information about this program, contact Professor Jennifer deWinter.

Documentation Links

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Style Manual (PDF)
Style converter (MLA, APA, Chicago)

General Online Education Resources

The Gutenberg E-Text Home Page