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3-D
Thesaurus – This is a very unique thesaurus.
When you type in a word, it creates a web of synonyms so that you can
visualize your options – very cool! |
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American Slanguages
– Looking for some fun words that aren’t really words?
American Slanguages is for you! |
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The
Book of Clichés – This website has a cliché for every occasion (just
remember to avoid clichés in your writing). |
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Common
Errors in English – Need a checklist of what not to do in your
writing? This is a good start. |
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Creative
Quotations – With 50,000 famous quotes in many different categories,
you’ll never be without the profound, funny, or downright dumb words of
someone else (just be sure to cite them correctly). |
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English
Basics – Free Grammar and Writing Worksheets – If you’re
ever looking for some good old grammar sheets for review, this is the place
for you. |
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Glossary
of Poetic Terms – Not only does this site contain the definitions of
poetic terms, it includes pronunciation, quotes, and many examples to help
you out. |
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The
Grammar Lady Online –
Your essay is not over until the grammar lady sings…well, at least check
out her suggestions – she’ll have you in great grammatical shape in no
time. |
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A
Guide to Grammar and Style – If you are kind of fuzzy on style points
that aren’t technically right or wrong, but want to figure out what works
best, this site has some nifty suggestions. |
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A Guide
to Grammar and Writing – This site breaks down grammar and writing to
the essay level, the paragraph level, and even the individual word and
sentence level. |
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Language
Sites – From etymology to grammar to puns, this site is a big help in
developing language and writing skills. |
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Merriam Webster Language
Center – Sometimes, you just need to look a word up.
This is the place to do it, plus it has a savvy thesaurus feature to
boot! |
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MLA
In-Text Citations – Don’t lose silly points on your essay because of
faulty citations! This site has
all the rules and regulations you need. |
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MLA
Style Guide – Need help with parenthetical documentation and woks
cited? This is the site for
you!
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On-line
Technical Writing – This site isn’t really for essay writing, but if
you need help with formatting a resume or a flyer, check it out.
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Paradigm
Online Writing Lab – If you’re ever lost during the writing process,
this site ought to get you back on track with some creative, yet structured
suggestions.
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Poetry
Online Rhyming Dictionary – If you’re having a hard time creating a
rhyme, this site is divine.
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Purdue
On-Line Writing Lab – Use this site to print handouts on grammar,
spelling, punctuation, documentation, and just about anything else you might
need.
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Puzzlemaker
– Here, you can create customized word searches and crossword puzzles.
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Quotes
of the Day – Need a laugh or some thought provoking insight?
Check out the quotes of the day.
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Resources
for Writers and Writing Instructors – This site is very much a work in
progress, but it is a nice supplement to the grammar and style guide.
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Strunk
and White's Elements
of Style – This site not only features the essential
elements of style, it points out the most common flaws in writing style so
that you can watch out for them in your own writing.
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Wordcounter
– This is a great tool for students looking to avoid word repetition.
Not only does this site count your words, it tells you which phrases
are being overused.
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Word
Play – The site builder says, “For
me, browsing in a dictionary is like being turned loose in a bank.”
He sounds like a nerd, but take advantage of the countless links he
has put together for your convenience.
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