1. Style and Mechanics Writing Center

2. Format The Writing Center provides templates for APA and MLA paperstemplates Type your paper directly on the template Use the links provided on the same cite to guide you through citations, stylistics, and basic rules for each format

3. Proofread Your paper is not over when you are done typing it This is your first draft to begin proofreading Read the paper out loud Read it from last sentence to the first Note any areas you question Have others read it Make an appointment with the Writing Center

4. Recognize a Pattern of Errors Most errors occur because of the lack of planning out the paper and allotting time to proofread and edit Make an appointment with the Writing Center to identify patterns of error Learn what you need to work on Make a follow up appointment to be sure you did it right

5. Fix the Issues If you have problems with grammar, you most likely already know it See the Guide To Grammar And Writing to address problem areasGuide To Grammar And Writing Make an appointment with a tutor Tutors are not proofreaders, but we will point out patterns of error show you how to fix them. You will look for the pattern throughout the paper and keep it in mind in other essays.