New Mexico State University at Carlsbad

New Section! Roadmaps to Writing at NMSU-C: This section contains instructions and samples for the types of writing you will do in college courses at NMSU-Carlsbad.

Grammar City Mall Learn the rules of grammar and parts of speech. See how the parts of speech work together to build good sentences.	Essay Avenue Learn the elements of writing a successful essay. Begin at the beginning by entering the Construction Zone. While you're in the neighborhood, get some Spelling Tips.	Write Street Library Find links to research and reference sites. Also in this room are links to sites for the major documentation styles you will use in college: MLA, APA, and Turabian, or Chicago style.
International Zone Explore some ESL sites and other sites with an international flair.	Practice Room Try out your grammar skills by doing practice quizzes, then check your answers.	Study Skills Workshops Improve your study skills and learn other college survival tips in this room.
Creative Connections This is a link to Pecos River Review, the literary magazine of NMSU-C. Editor, Melissa Gish. View this section to find out how you can contribute to the next issue.	Inspiration Point Feeling uninspired? Look here for a few encouraging words. You will also find a playground in this room to stimulate your critical thinking skills.	Roadmaps to Writing at NMSU-C (This section created by Sandra Lynn) Here you will find instructions and samples for student writing assignments at NMSU-Carlsbad. Use it as your writing roadmap.

The "Write" Neighborhood is a work in progress. Although most of the elements are in place, many will be expanded and supplemented with handouts and links. I hope to have contributions from many other people to make this a truly representative site. If you have suggestions or comments, please email me raustin@nmsu.edu