The
Elements of Style (Strunk and White)
From Bartelby.com. Online version of the classic
reference book. Intended for use in which the practice of composition is
combined with the study of literature.
How to Write a Term Paper (Thomson-Gale)
From the site: "This guide is designed to support
you as you use electronic and print resources to: choose a topic, craft
a thesis, evaluate thesis and sources, identify a variety of information
sources, take efficient notes, begin and organize a research paper, use
parenthetical documentation, prepare a Works Cited page, draft and
revise a research paper."
NSU'S Writing Center: MLA Documentation System
From our own Writing Center, a discussion of
parenthetical citations and your Works Cited page, with examples of the
most typical Works Cited entries.
Nuts and Bolts of College Writing
From Michael Harvey, a professor at Washington
College. Intended mainly for college students who want to learn how to
write more clearly, gracefully, and effectively. Broken into sections
titled Thinking, Style, Structure, Evidence, and Mechanics. This is the
online version of the book of the same name.
Online Writing Center: Writing Guides
(Colorado State University)
Site contains concise chunks of information on
topics related to critical writing. Included are Writing Processes,
Types of Documents, Speeches & Presentations, Reading,
Using Sources, Researching Sources, Using Graphics, and Empirical
Research.
OWL (Online Writing Lab)
(Purdue University)
Site contains information such as indexes for
writers; general subject directories, academic and professional
resources, online reference resources; online book and journals, and
tutorials and guides. Also has searching capabilities.
OWL, Purdue University: Using Modern Language
Association (MLA) Format
Discussion and examples relating to use of MLA
style. Topics covered include Basic Paper Format, Making Reference to
the Works of Others in Your Text, Your Works Cited List (and Examples),
Basic Forms For Sources In Print, Basic Forms For Electronic Sources,
Other Types of Sources, A Note on Notes, and Additional Resources.
OWL, Purdue University: Instructional Handouts
A collection of over 120 online handouts relating
to writing, organized by topic. Subjects covered include: General
Writing Concerns; Writing Research Papers & Citing Sources; Writing in
the Job Search; Professional Writing; English as a Second Language;
Parts of Speech; Sentence Construction; Punctuation; Spelling.
Paradigm Online Writing Assistant
Site contains sections on discovering what to
write, organizing, revising and editing your writing, various types of
essays, including thesis/support, argumentative, exploratory, and
informal, and documenting sources. Each section is accompanied by
activities.
Writer's Handbook from the Writing Center
(University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Extensive series of online versions of handouts on
Stages of the Writing Process, Common Types of Writing Assignments,
Grammar and Punctuation, Improving your Writing Style, and Citing
References in Your Paper.
Writer's Web
(University of Richmond)
Maintained by the Writing Center at the University
of Richmond. Find material here on getting started with writing projects.
Writers' Workshop
(University of Illinois)
Part of the Center for Writing Studies. Find links
to a grammar handbook, writers' resources, and tips and techniques.
