English Grammar and Writing - Language

The American Heritage Book of English Usage

http://www.bartleby.com/64 

Visit here for advice on word choice, style, grammar, diction, and other issues of proper English usage. The email chapter defines common email acronyms and emoticons like smileys.

BBC Writing

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/writing

How to organize sentences into paragraphs, how to plan your writing, and more. Also includes sections on spelling, reading, listening, and vocaubulary.

The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation

http://www.grammarbook.com 

Basic rules of grammar and punctuation. Includes examples of correct and incorrect usage, practice exercises, and a test for each section.

Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism

http://library.duke.edu/research/citing/workscited 

This site from Duke University helps you create a list of the works you cited. When you click on a link (ex. book with one author) it gives you a sample in each of the major citation styles.

EasyBib.com

http://www.easybib.com 

Free, automatic, bibliography formatting in either APA or MLA style.

The Elements of Style

http://www.bartleby.com/141 

An electronic version of the classic 1918 text by William Strunk, Jr. This text includes the most essential rules of English usage and the basic principles of composition with examples to guide the perplexed writer.

Guide to Grammar and Writing

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar 

This guide to the essentials for writing sentences, paragraphs, and essays includes capitalization, punctuation, spelling rules, principles of composition , and practically anything else you might need to know to write clearly.

Homework Helper: Writing Skills

http://www.infoplease.com/homework/writingskills1.html 

A guide to writing better essays, research papers, biographies, and book reports.

ONLINE! Citation Styles

http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/citex.html 

Check this site for the proper format to use when citing online sources according to the guidelines from the style manuals of the MLA, APA, Chicago, and a few others.

On-Line English Grammar

http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/toc.cfm 

Use this site for guidance in the proper use of the parts of speech. Searchable by table of contents, key word, or subject index. Includes helpful examples of each grammar point.

Slate Citation Machine

http://citationmachine.net 

Choose the type of source (web page, book, magazine article, interview, etc.); plug in the requested data, and Citation Machine creates a perfectly formatted citation for your bibliography.

Writing Argumentative Essays

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/05 

A tutorial that aims to teach students how to write argumentative essays.

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