HWC Resources for Caltech Writers
The resources on this page have been created by HWC staff or other experts at Caltech with the goal of supporting the specific types of academic writing that Caltech writers often compose. We are always working to add new resources, so if you would like support on a topic that isn't addressed here, please email us.
Genres or Types of Academic Writing and Communication
- Abstracts (Description and annotated models)
- Diversity Statements (A detailed guide to their key qualities and purpose)
- Lab reports (A guide for academic and industry contexts)
- Posters (Genre description, guidelines, and annotated models)
- Grant proposals (Genre description and guidelines)
- Figure Captions for Papers and Posters (A guide with models)
- Data Visualization (Links to Caltech Library's Resources)
- Graduate School Statements of Purpose (A brief overview)
- Approaching the Graduate School Statement of Purpose (Step-by-step packet, Caltech access only)
- SURF Proposal (Introductory slide deck, 2024)
- First-Year Writing (Video series provides new undergrads an intro to academic writing)
The Writing Process
- Dictation as a Writing Tool
- Get Started with STEM Writing
- Avoiding Procrastination
- Reverse Outlining for a Scientific Article
Understanding Plagiarism
- Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism (General guidelines)
- Avoiding Plagiarism: Guidelines and Expectations for Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences at Caltech (Link to Division of Humanities and Social Science's guidelines for courses)
- Checklist for Avoiding Plagiarism
Working with Sources and Writing for Humanities