The OWL website has general writing resources, such as getting started with the writing process, prewriting techniques and exercises, as well as information on mechanics, grammar and punctuation. It contains specialized information on academic writing, such as logic and argumentation, and gives guidance on how to write concisely. Moreover, common writing assignments are covered in detail.
For teachers, OWL breaks down its writing resources for student levels and has specific pages for secondary school, precollege, college and adult students. There is a special section for parents that contains information on the writing process and the various kinds of assignments a student may be asked to complete. The site also has an extensive list of podcasts and videos specifically for teachers.
The ESL section of OWL is broken down into information for students and information for ESL teachers. The section for teachers has background information on ESL pedagogy, as well as tutorials and an extensive resource list of links. For students, the site has writing conventions for college-level students, links to workshops, and cultural information on writing for specific audiences.
OWL has an entire section devoted to writing and the job search. It lists tips and examples for resumes, information on how to prepare applications, and detailed instruction on how to write various kinds of business and job search correspondence.