Writing Resources: Video Library

Welcome to the Integrated Academic Support Services (IASS) Writing Resources ‘Video Library’ page will serve as YOUR reference for common writing dilemmas with video tutorials.  Watch short, practical videos on essay writing, citation styles, writing strategies, and more. These videos are designed to guide you step-by-step on various topics of writing.

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Table of Contents 

Video Instructions and Help: Video Creator / Producer
                                        *** Click the links below to locate videos ***
Writing a Definition Essay Madison Hazen
How to Avoid Plagiarism Madison Hazen
Transitions in Academic Writing Madison Hazen
How to Write a Personal Narrative Essay Talitha Ryle
How to write a Thesis Statement Iyonna Miller
Avoiding Sentence Errors: Comma Splices Dagmar Rodriguez
Show, Don’t Tell Camara Kelly
Punctuation rules: How to use Commas, Semicolons, and Colons  Madison Hazen
Avoiding Sentence Errors: Run-on Sentence Dagmar Rodriguez
How to write a Conclusion Paragraph Madison Hazen

 

 

Video Instructions and Tutorials:

Writing a Definition Essay - Madison Hazen
This video guides you through the process of writing a definition essay, from choosing a term to crafting a clear and well-supported explanation- Writing Studio tutor, Madison Hazen.

 

How to Avoid Plagiarism - Madison Hazen
This video explains what plagiarism is and offers practical strategies to help you avoid it in your academic writing, including proper citation techniques and tips for paraphrasing and summarizing - Writing Studio tutor, Madison Hazen.

 

Transitions in Academic Writing - Madison Hazen
Learn how to use transitions effectively to create clear and logical connections between ideas in academic writing - Writing Studio tutor Madison Hazen.

 

How to Write a Personal Narrative Essay - Talitha Ryle
Explore how to write a compelling personal narrative essay that reflects on meaningful experiences and connects with your readers - Writing Studio tutor Talitha Ryle.

 

How to write a Thesis Statement - Iyonna Miller
This video offers you ideas to craft a strong thesis statement.

 

Avoiding Sentence Errors: Run-on Sentences - Dagmar Mendez
In this video, you will learn to avoid run-on sentences. 
Click the image to see the video lesson, or click here for a Direct Link.
IASS Resources Sentence Errors: Run On Sentences

 

Show, Don’t Tell - Camara Kelly
This video describes the “Show, Don’t Tell” strategy, which writers use to convey information through details and actions, rather than stating something outright.

 

Punctuation rules: How to use Commas, Semicolons, and Colons - Madison Hazen
This video covers the general rules of using commas, semicolons, and colons.

 

Avoiding Sentence Errors: Comma Splices - Dagmar Mendez
In this video, you will learn to avoid comma splices. 
Click the Image to see the video lesson, or click here for the Direct Link.
IASS Resources Sentence Errors: Comma Splices

 

How to write a Conclusion Paragraph - Madison Hazen
This video provides you with some proven techniques to compose an effective conclusion. 

 

 

 

 

 

LAST UPDATED: SUMMER 2025