Elements of an Academic Essay (Gordon Harvey)
*Below are some helpful links for performing a literary analysis/close reading of a work of fiction:
- Purdue OWL’s Close Reading of a Text and Avoiding Pitfalls
- UNC Writing Center Handout: Writing about Literature (Fiction)
The UNC’s Writing Center website has many useful and easy-to-read handouts that help with the writing process. You can find information there on the following topics:
- Argument
- Thesis Statements
- Paragraph Development
- Transitions
- Quotations
- Revising Drafts
- Editing and Proofreading
- Plagiarism
- Citation Tutorial
- Procrastination
The Baruch College (CUNY) Writing Center has an excellent compilation of online resources. In particular, they offer useful links under “Language” (for grammar, sentence-level issues, etc.)
You should also check out Purdue’s Online Writing Lab (OWL), which is an excellent resource for writers.
