• one-on-one tutorials
• in-lab and in-class workshops
• study materials for English as a Second Language
• conversation groups for English practice

• a grammar hotline
• a collection of reference materials
• computers and a printer
• quiet space to study

Our Writing Lab also offers the following resources for everyone:

• The Writing Lab Newsletter
  (including online archives of back issues)
• resources for teachers on using the Writing Lab and OWL, including using OWL in the new English 106/108 course
• Writing Across the Curriculum resources

Purdue's OWL has been serving the Purdue community and the rest of the world over the Internet since 1993. We offer:

• a web site with materials and resources
• e-mail tutoring for brief questions about writing (check out our Frequently Asked Questions)
• a free weekly e-mail newsletter about writing

You can take a virtual OWL tour to learn more about our services, view a list of all pages available on the web site, or search the OWL web site.

Handouts, materials, and resources for students and teachers, including:

• general writing concerns (such the writing process and writing about specific topics)
• English as a Second Language (such as writing for an American audience and help with English conventions)
• grammar, spelling, and punctuation (such as commas and appositives)
• research and documenting sources (including MLA and APA styles)
• professional writing (such as resumes and cover letters)
• practice exercises that allow you to check your answers online

We also have printer-friendly versions of all of our handouts available.

Longer and more interactive presentations and workshops, including:

• PowerPoint presentations on writing skills, research and documentation styles, grammar and mechanics, and business/ professional writing
• hypertext workshops on resumes, cover letters, APA style, research papers, and conducting research online

Resources for writing and doing research online, including:

• a tutorial on searching the Internet
• a collection of search engines
• a collection of online writing resources
• information about other online writing labs