Welcome to the Purdue OWL®

We are a globally renowned resource that provides assistance with English to students, teachers, professionals, and organizations across the world. Our goal is to assist clients in their development as writers - no matter their skill level.

Online Writing Lab

The online writing lab offers global support through online reference materials and services for creating citations, cover letters, major-specific writing help, and general writing advice.

APA Guide MLA Guide Avoiding Plagiarism Resume Guide

On-Campus Writing Lab

The physical writing lab serves the on-campus Purdue community of students and faculty. Schedule an in-person, online, or e-tutoring session with one of our tutors or check out one of our writing workshops!

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Popular Resources

Purdue OWL® Vidcasts
APA Formatting and Style Guide
MLA Formatting and Style Guide
Avoiding Plagiarism
Writing the Basic Business Letter
Developing a Résumé

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