Materials for Courses and Self-Study contains Genre-based Units, Language Units, and Grammar and Mechanics Lessons addressing the greatest weaknesses we found in student writing. They are usable in courses or for independent study.

Writing Myths contains slides from a presentation about the most common myths students believe about writing in civil engineering - and why they are wrong.

Proofreading provides tips for proofing your work.

COURSE INSTRUCTORS, INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS, AND RECENT GRADUATES: 

Instructors are welcome to copy, display, and distribute these materials as they appear here and to use them with students.  Individuals are welcome to use the materials for self-study. Other uses of the materials, including making derivatives, are prohibited without permission from PSU. For permission or questions contact Susan Conrad at conrads@pdx.edu. All rights not granted here are reserved.

© Portland State University (PSU) and others 2015.  Contact: Susan Conrad, conrads@pdx.edu