elcome to the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at the Department of Mass Communications, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. This web site was made possible by the Excellence in Undergraduate Education initiave and is designed to assist beginning journalism students in enhancing and polishing their writing and reporting skills.

This resource is intended to help transfer students (make sure that the Writing for the Media’ class covered the same material that SIUE does) and students in Public Affairs Reporting’ who need a refresher on the skills taught in the lower level writing classes.

As you browse through the web links, we hope you enjoy your learning experience and find this resource helpful.

Dr. Kim Voss
Dr. Elza Ibroscheva