The UConn Writing Center offers free tutoring services to first-year writing (FYW) students through in-person, online, and asynchronous appointments. Make an appointment at the Writing Center to get valuable feedback on your writing at any stage of the process.

UConn expects students to uphold the highest ethical standards of academic and scholarly integrity.

The UConn Library offers online resources to help students produce ethical writing. Highlights include:

• English/First-Year Writing Guides - Discover how to locate articles, search databases, evaluate sources, and give credit where credit is due.
• Understanding Citations - Learn when and how to cite your sources.
• Integrating Sources Into Your Paper - Learn the differences between quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.
• Citation Styles and Management Tools Guide - Find out how to prepare your reference list.
• Understanding Plagiarism Tutorial - Review important concepts to help you avoid plagiarizing.
• Purdue University also provides significant support on academic integrity through its Online Writing Lab (OWL).

Your instructor and peers can be some of your best writing resources. Our courses are built around in-class, live feedback to ensure you understand the assignment and are working ethically, with the University and larger communities in mind. Talk with your instructor early and often if you’re struggling with an assignment or if you want to brainstorm ideas. Ask a classmate to read and offer feedback on your draft.