Writing
Dictionaries
- Cambridge Dictionary of American English -
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/default.asp?dict=a
This site offers access to a good English dictionary and to French/English and Spanish dictionaries as well.
- American Heritage Dictionary - http://www.bartleby.com/61/
Here you will be able to search the 2000 edition of the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language.
- One Look Dictionary Search - http://www.onelook.com/
This page lets you search many (112) dictionaries at once. The quality of the dictionaries searched is uneven, but this is still a good place to start looking for the definition of a word.
Grammar and Usage
- American Heritage Book of English Usage - http://www.bartleby.com/64/
An online book which covers grammar, style, word formation, diction etc.
- Armchair Grammarian
http://community-2.webtv.net/solis-boo/Grammar1/
For beginning and advanced students. Covers grammar and punctuation. Very user-friendly.
- A Guide to Grammar and Writing - http://cctc.commnet.edu/grammar/
A well designed site from Capital Community College. It teaches grammar and writing at the sentence level, paragraph level, writing a paper level. Very helpful.
Plagiarism
- Montgomery College Libraries' Plagiarism Tutorial - http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/library/plagiarismintro.htm
This brief tutorial explains plagiarism, outlines the consequences, explains how to properly cite information etc.
- What is Plagiarism - http://www.georgetown.edu/honor/plagiarism.html
A helpful site from Georgetown University. This page's discussion of paraphrasing, something that confuses many students, is especially helpful.
- You Quote It, You Note It - http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/plagiarism/
Another brief plagiarism tutorial from Acadia University, Nova Scotia, Canada. Click on "restart" to start the tutorial.
Writing Papers and Annotated Bibliographies
- Annotated Bibliographies - http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/AnnotatedBibliography.html
An excellent guide for writing annotated bibliographies.
- English Composition: Writing for an Audience - http://www.learner.org/resources/series128.html
A set of free online videos that cover basic writing principles. Requires registration.
- How to Write a Term Paper - http://www.gale.com/free_resources/term_paper/index.htm
A very clear step by step guide to writing a term paper.
- The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing - http://www.nutsandboltsguide.com/
Well organized Web page.
- Owl Lab Handouts - http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/index2.html
From the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University, these handouts cover all aspects of research and writing.
Works Cited Guides
Please note: the online guides listed below are not comprehensive. Ask a reference librarian for assistance if you need further help.
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