General writing advice
The links on this page provide advice on common writing issues like developing a clear thesis, revising a paper, and getting help on your writing from your instructor and peers. The first link is to NU's Writing Program and the rest are to NU's Writing Place.
Writing at Northwestern
Offers strategies for writing successfully at Northwestern
Explains how to develop a clear thesis
10 Essentials to Good History Writing
The wisdom on good history writing collected from 4 Northwestern history professors.
An informative citation guide
Awk-word-ness: Fixing grammatical problems that lead to awkward sentences
Explains how to correct awkward prose
Lists a few of the rules of writing that might be fine to break
