Writing Resources
Klinkenborg, Verlyn. “Where Do Sentences Come From?,” New York Times, August 13, 2012.
Yagoda, Ben. “The Most Comma Mistakes,” New York Times, May 21, 2012.
Research and Documentation Online, 5th edition. This online handbook provides material on locating and evaluating sources as well as guides on citation.
The Owl: Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab. A good online writing resource including material on citation.
MIT Resources
MIT History. This site offers a far-ranging introduction to the many elements of MIT history and culture and bibliographies of relevant published material.
MIT 150: Infinite History. This site contains interviews with people who have made extraordinary contributions to their fields and to MIT, including Institute leadership, faculty, alumni, staff, and friends. This site is especially useful for those interested in writing a profile, providing a good introduction to the interview process.
