These writing prompts give you a practical way to apply the handbook’s advice to your own writing and thinking.

Writing practice: Thinking like a college writer

Writing practice: Exploring a subject

Writing practice: Revising a thesis

Writing practice: Revising an introduction

Writing practice: Revising a conclusion

Writing practice: Managing your files

Writing practice: Using reviewers’ comments

Writing practice: Being a peer reviewer

Writing practice: Proofreading your work for grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Writing practice: Proofreading your work for correct citations

Writing practice: Learning about revision from other writers

Writing practice: Creating unity

Writing practice: Using transitions