Helpful Tools and Resources

Welcome to the Helpful Tools & Resources section of the Writing Center.

You will find online links to online resources and downloadables. Check back often as resources are updated frequently. Don't see a resource that would be helpful to you or someone you know? Complete the form below to request what you need. Don't forget to check out Workshops & Special Programs offered through the Writing Center. If current group dates have passed already, we can set up one-on-one sessions to accommodate your schedule.

• Understanding Citations Workshop Flyer

• Visit the SVCC Library to find resources for your assignments

• Visit the SVCC Tutoring webpage to request appointments for all non-writing needs

• Using Modern Language Association (MLA) Styling Center: 9th Edition - Spring 2021

• Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) 17th Edition - Fall 2017

• American Psychological Association (APA) 6th Edition - 2009

• American Psychological Association (APA) Style Guide for Students: 7th Edition - Fall 2019

• Council of Science Editors (CSE) 8th Edition - 2014

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Editorial Style Manual

• Free Plagiarism Checkers
  Note: You can use these sites to check your paper for plagiarism for free, but there may be fees attached for other editing functions within the site. These cost-based functions are optional.
  • https://plagiarismdetector.net (up to 1000 words at a time)
  • https://www.grammarly.com/plagiarism-checker