All Interactive Writing Modules

The following modules are designed to provide students with interactive learning opportunities. In these modules, students will watch videos on key writing topics, answer mastery questions to ensure learning, and test their knowledge to earn a certification of completion.

An Introduction to Generative AI

This interactive module provides an overview of how Generative AI works, how to evaluate the information received from GenAI, and guidance on how to write prompts and cite GenAI content.

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APA

This interactive module provides an overview of how to format APA papers, as well as how to create APA formatted in-text and Reference page citations. ​

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Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) Author-Date

This interactive module provides an overview of how to format CMS Author-Date papers, as well as how to create CMS Author-Date formatted in-text and Reference page citations.

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Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) Notes and Bibliography

This interactive module provides an overview of how to format CMS Notes and Bibliography papers, as well as how to create CMS Notes and Bibliography formatted in-text and Reference page citations.

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Context Clues

Learn how to identify unfamiliar words using context clues.

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Demystifying Commas and Semicolons

Eliminate confusion, and master the rules for using commas and semicolons in your writing.

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Don’t Float Your Quotes

Review techniques on how to effectively integrate quotations into your writing.

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Finding Agreement Between Pronouns and Antecedents

Learn how to make pronouns agree with their antecedents in your writing.

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How to Paraphrase Effectively

This interactive module defines and demonstrates how to paraphrase properly.

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Make Connections with Transitions

This module identifies various ways in which you can utilize transitions to improve the flow of your writing.

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MLA

This interactive module provides an overview of MLA formatting and in-text citations, as well as explains how to create a Works Cited citation for any resource.

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Positioning Your Words with Prepositions

This interactive module is an overview of prepositions and prepositional phrases.

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Quotations: Proper Use of Punctuation

Learn the rules for punctuating quotations properly in your essays.

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Understanding Plagiarism

This interactive module defines plagiarism as well as provides strategies for avoiding it.

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Understanding Subject & Verb Agreement

Learn how to ensure subjects and verbs agree in your sentences.

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Write with Style: The Foundations of Sentence Structure

Learn about the elements of a sentence, and discover creative ways in which you can express yourself through your writing.

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