Writing
Resources
Our writing resources are to assist you in meeting the requirements of your papers and projects. We encourage you to have these on hand as you start your assignments.
QUESTIONS?
Have a grammar question, tricky APA/Turabian citation, or formatting issue? We are available to answer your questions! Email the Writing Center at writingcenter@denverseminary.edu at any time or stop in Library Conference Room 113 during tutoring hours during fall and spring semesters to ask our tutor.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Writing Center Tutorial Video - take a video tour of the Writing Center website!
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Writing Center FAQs - addresses many questions you may have about the Writing Center and what you may expect
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Track Changes for Mac - for Mac users, an explanation of how your paper was edited
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Track Changes for PC - for PC users, an explanation of how your paper was edited
RESOURCES FOR WRITING
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Gender-Inclusive Language - suggestions for ensuring your writing complies with Denver Seminary's policy and avoids sexism
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Avoiding Plagiarism - understand the forms that plagiarism can take, including use of AI (UPDATED)
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Using Copyrighted Material - when using copyrighted material in research and presentations, review this Fair Use Checklist
WRITING IN APA
WRITING IN TURABIAN
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Turabian Formatting Checklist - refer to this list for basic Turabian formatting requirements (New)
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Citing the Bible in Turabian -how to reference or quote from scripture (New)
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Turabian Title Page - a template appropriate for most Turabian papers
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Turabian Sample - example of a cover page, one page of text, and bibliography, with formatting notes
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Citing References in Turabian - examples of citations for common types of sources
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Tips on Turabian PowerPoint - guidance on properly citing sources and formatting papers from the 9th ed.
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Guidance for Research Papers - provided by Denver Seminary faculty
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APA Style Presentation - an overview of the APA manual, 7th edition (Updated)
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Formatting in APA Style - how to format headings, references, and everything in between in APA Style (NEW)
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APA Formatting Checklist - refer to this list for basic APA formatting requirements (New)
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APA Title Page - use this template which complies with the 7th edition
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Writing in APA Style - techniques and requirements for writing in APA Style (NEW)
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APA Sample - example of a cover page, one page of text, and bibliography, with formatting notes
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Citing Sources References in APA - examples of citations for common types of sources
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Creating an Annotated Bibliography in APA - examples of citations for common types of sources (NEW)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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SBL Handbook of Style - guidance for addressing issues particular to biblical studies (e.g., biblical citations; citing commentaries, Bible dictionaries, and encyclopedias; transliteration of Greek and Hebrew, etc.)
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Student Supplement to the SBL Handbook of Style - abbreviated guidance
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For International Students: Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students, 5th ed. (2011)
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For International Students: A Practical Guide to Academic Writing for International Students
ON RESERVE IN THE LIBRARY
Each are available in hard copies, and the APA and Turabian manuals are accessible online
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APA Manual: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th ed. (2020)
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Turabian Manual: Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 9th ed. (2018)
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For International Students: Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students, 5th ed. (2011)
CONTACT US
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Jana Matthews
Writing Center Coordinator
writingcenter@denverseminary.edu