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RESOURCES FOR WRITERS
Grammar and Writing
| Purdue University OWL |
One of the most respected on-line writing centers, access this site for handouts on writing, grammar, and style concerns. |
| University of Wisconsin OWL |
This site contains an array of handouts on academic writing, grammar, and style. In addition, there are handouts about letter writing and application essay writing. |
| Virginia Tech Writing Center |
This site contains a "Grammar Hotline" and "KnoW-It-OWL" that is open to the public. You can email grammar questions to professional writers and access a handy reference page that covers many grammar topics. |
| Rensselaer Writing Center |
Access this site for "e-handouts" covering topics such as technical writing, revising, ESL problems, style concerns (APA and MLA), and thesis writing. |
| Guide to Grammar and Writing |
Access information on all aspects of writing, from sentence-level grammar issues to information on writing research papers. The site, sponsored by Capitol Community College Foundation, also offers free grammar quizzes. |
| Word Detective |
Read entertaining and informative answers to readers' questions about words and language. |
Research, Citation, and Style Guides
| Leatherby Libraries Style Guides |
Our library provides links to information on different writing and documentation style guides, including AMA, APA, ASA, Chicago, and MLA. Our library also links here to websites that help you format citations. |
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Leatherby Libraries Online Databases |
Use these databases to search for articles and other sources for your academic research. You can see the list of research databases listed alphabetically by name or by topic. |
| Leatherby Libraries Research and Subject Guides |
Begin your research project two steps ahead by using the resources the library has already organized for you. The library has guides for everything from athletic training to freshman foundations to education. |
| JSTOR |
Search this popular database for a variety of academic research resources. Students find this database particularly helpful for research within the fields of humanities, social science, and business management. |
English Language Help
| Merriam-Webster |
Check a word's meaning or find a synonym on this free online dictionary and thesaurus. |
| Online Word Reference |
Multilingual students can use this free translation dictionary to find the correct word or phrase in English. The site also hosts a forum to discuss usage and meaning for difficult-to-translate colloquial or slang phrases. |
| Dave's ESL Cafe |
Search this site for information on learning and teaching English as a second or foreign language. You'll find exercises and advice to improve English-language skills, as well as resources on teaching English abroad. |
Creative Writing and Literature
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