Writing and Grammar

• Tips for Writing a Good Academic Essay – Simple suggestions on how to write an effective essay.
• Guide to Writing a Basic Essay – Easy-to-follow site that takes you through the entire process of writing an essay.
• Tips for Writing a Good Paper – A list of basic tips to help you get started writing a paper.
• The Online Writing Lab at Purdue University – The OWL offers free online writing, research, and MLA and APA style help.
• Guide to Grammar and Writing – A site to help students write papers and find answers to grammatical questions.
• Dr. Grammar: Frequently asked Questions – This site contains answers to common grammar questions. The questions are listed alphabetically, so they can be searched quickly and easily.
• Dodge the Grammar Traps – A list of ten common writing mistakes people make.
• Common Errors in English – An exhaustive list of common errors people make in their writing.
• English 101 Video Clips – For those who prefer a live instructor, this site provides an assortment of video clips covering all aspects of writing a paper.
• The Elements of Style – Full text of the well-known book by Strunk & White commonly used in high-school and college composition classes.
• Libraryspot – A virtual library resource center featuring a wide variety of library and reference sites.

Citing References

• Online! Citation Styles – A site covering the major citation styles, including MLA, APA, and Chicago. Each one includes detailed instructions and examples.
• APA Style: Electronic References – A page with information on how to cite electronic references according to APA style guidelines.
• MLA Style Guide – A page with information on how to cite electronic references according to MLA style guidelines.