As you go through your program it is essential to develop good writing skills. Communication, including written communication, is, after all, one of the keys to success in life! Academic and technical writing may be new to you. Although the "rules" of grammar and usage or citation style and paper formatting may seem intimidating at first, you will soon catch on. Here are some resources you may find useful.
A Student's Writing Guide by 
Engineers' Guide to Technical Writing by 
The Writing Center offers assistance with papers. Virtual appointments are available. Click on the logo above to go to the Writing Center web page or contact Brock Adams, Writing Center Director.