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Additional Resources

Subjects for Writing


Writing Assignments and Sample Papers
PDF icon

Guidelines for Peer Reviewers
Advice for commenting on other students' drafts

Exercise Masters
PDF icon Print-format versions of all the exercises in the book

Formatting Help
Practical tips for writing with technology

Electronic Diagnostic Tests
Your instructor may direct you to these online tests in order to identify specific writing strengths and/or problems

Writing about Literature
PDF icon Guidance for writing about works of literature

Preparing for the CLAST
PDF icon All pages available as PDFs
(5 documents)

Preparing for the TASP®
PDF icon All pages available as PDFs
(5 documents)




Additional resources to accompany Rules for Writers, Fifth Edition, are provided here.

Subjects for Writing is a list of ideas for paper topics in eleven categories.

Writing Assignments and Sample Papers include nine common writing assignments, tips for completing each assignment, and sample student essays.

Guidelines for Peer Reviewers offer advice for commenting on other students’ drafts.

Exercise Masters, printable versions of exercises that appear in Rules for Writers, are provided as Adobe Acrobat PDF files to maintain proper spacing and style. If you don't have the reader, it's a free download and easy set-up. To find the exercise you need, look for the number that identifies the exercise in the book.

Formatting Help provides practical tips for writing with technology.

Electronic Diagnostic Tests. Your instructor may direct you to these online tests in order to identify specific writing strengths and/or problem areas.

Writing about Literature provides complete guidance for writing about works of literature, including sample essays with and without sources.

Preparing for the CLAST and Preparing for the TASP® offer help for the College Level Academic Skills Test (administered in Florida) and the Texas Academic Skills Program exam.