Cite While You Write Properly cite sources from the start, including in a messy first draft to avoid plagiarism and other issues. Learn more about academic integrity here.

Says who? and So what? Says who? helps ensure you’ve given proper credit to sources. So what? helps determine if the information you are including is relevant and supports your point. Learn more about these questions here.

Save space for editing well. Review your work against the assignment guidelines and rubric. Create space between your first draft and editing. Try to create a cycle of write - walk way - edit - walk away again - edit again - and submit. Giving your brain a break allows you to reset and find errors you might miss originally or when in a hurry. Learn more about writing and editing well here.