Welcome to the Purdue OWL - Purdue OWL® - Purdue University
The Purdue OWL houses writing resources and instructional material, and we provide these as a free service at Purdue. Students, members of the community, and users worldwide will find information to assist with many writing projects. Teachers and trainers may use this material for in-class and out-of-class instruction.
Overview
Added
March 17, 2026
Subject & domain
writing-reading · academic-expository-writing
Grade range
Grade 6–Grade 12 (Senior)
Page kind
Article
Introduction
Overview of the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
- Purpose: Provides free, open-access writing resources and instructional materials for students, educators, and the general public.
- Scope of Content: Offers guidance on academic, professional, and creative writing, including topics such as citation styles, grammar, and statements of purpose.
- Target Audience: Serves the Purdue University community (West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses) as well as a global user base.
- Instructional Use: Materials are available for both independent study and use by teachers/trainers in classroom settings.
- Mission: Supports the development of writers at all skill levels through online reference materials, on-campus consultations, and community engagement.
- Commitment: The team focuses on maintaining user experience, accessibility, accuracy, and relevance to current writing technologies and professional demands.
- Legal/Usage: All content is copyrighted by The Writing Lab & The OWL at Purdue; reproduction or redistribution without permission is prohibited under fair use terms.
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