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 · professional-specialized-writing
Grade range
Grade 9 (Freshman)–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 online audience.
- Mission: Supports the development of writers at all skill levels through online reference materials, on-campus consultations, and community engagement.
- Accessibility and Maintenance: The OWL team focuses on user experience, accessibility, and keeping content updated to meet modern writing and technological standards.
- Usage Policy: Materials are protected by copyright (1995–2018); reproduction or redistribution requires permission, and use of the site is subject to terms and conditions of fair use.
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