At the Loyola Writing Center, we understand that writing looks differently depending on your area of study. To help you strengthen your understanding of discipline-specific writing conventions, we've compiled a list of useful links below. Click on the bullet-pointed titles to access writing resources published by reputable institutions such as Georgetown University, Yale University, and MIT.

Accounting

• Writing in Accounting and Finance 

Biology

• Writing in Biology 
• Writing in the Disciplines: Biology 

Business 

• Effective Business Writing: Top Principles and Techniques 
• Writing in the Disciplines: Business  

Chemistry

• Chemistry Writing Guide 
• Guide for Writing in Chemistry 
• Tips for Writing Better Science Papers 
• Writing Guide for Chemistry 

English

• English Literature Writing Guide 
• How to Write an Essay

History

• A Brief Guide to Writing the History Paper
• Writing a Good History Paper 

Music

• Music
• Writing about Music 
• Writing in Music 
  

Paralegal Studies

• Legal Document Preparation Info 
• Paralegal Duties 
• Student Resources 

Philosophy

• A Brief Guide to Writing the Philosophy Paper
• Guidelines on Writing a Philosophy Paper

Political Science

• Types of Political Science Writing 
• Writing A Political Science Essay 

Social Work

• Writing in Social Work Practice 
• Writing Resources 

Theatre

• Guide for Writing in Theatre
• "How to Write a Theatre Review" 
• "Writing for the Theatre? Be Practical"

Theology

• A Short Guide to Writing Research Papers in History and Theology
• How to Write Theology 
• Sample Spiritual Reflection
• Sample Religious Homily
• Writing Resources 

General

• LUC Libraries Research Guides
• Model Papers from the Disciplines
• Writing is Discipline Specific