Academic Writing

A guide to the academic writing process

Research Consultation

For Students, Staff, and Faculty: 

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Schedule a Research Consultation to discuss your topic and the best way to find sources.

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For Faculty: 

To schedule a class session, contact the Masland Library at library@cairn.edu.

Academic Writing Assignment Types

There are many different types of academic writing assignments. The links below provide helpful information for some of the most common assignment types. 

Abstracts

Academic Posters

Annotated Bibliography

Critical Reviews

Literature Reviews

Exegesis in Creative Writing

Reflective Writing

Research Reports