College Writing Basics

Abstract

In college or in any work or professional setting, students need to put their best foot forward, both in dress, in timeliness, and in writing. People write more now than ever before: texts, social media posts, emails, notes, papers, and more. Writing is often one’s first impression, the first point of communication. All writing in college, from an email to an art instructor to a 20 page research paper, should be written at college level, in a professional manner. Below are some basic guidelines for college writing. These are general guidelines: make sure to always check with the instructor to follow specific guidelines for the specific writing assignment.