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Writing Resource LIinks
The English Department Web Page
  Source: Fullerton College
Writing, editing and proofing links available.
http://english.fullcoll.edu/resources/toolbox.htm
The Writing Center
  Source: Fullerton College
Free tutoring to any Fullerton College student who is at any stage of the writing process.
http://writingcenter.fullcoll.edu/
Online Writing Lab Handouts
  Source: Cypress College
Articles and handouts explain different techniques for better writing. Topics include: Grammar, Essays, Documentation and Study Skills.
http://www.cypresscollege.edu/~writing/handouts.html
A Writer's Toolbox
  Source: University at Buffalo

Articles and activities include various tips and examples for use in writing. Topics include: grammar, editing and writing techniques.
http://www.gse.buffalo.edu/org/writingstrategies/Toolbox/index.html

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Composition and Writing List
  Source: The Franklin Institute Online
Articles, activities and links to improve one’s writing techniques.
http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/hotlists/composition.html
General Purpose Learning Strategies: Writing and Proofing
  Source: Muskingum College
Articles give tips on improving performance on all writing tasks. Several strategies target different aspects of the writing process.
http://www.muskingum.edu/~cal/database/writing.html#Advantages
Identifying Verbs and Their Subjects
  Source: St Cloud State University
Article on a large number of topics give writers several techniques that will improve their skills.
http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/#noflow
Indispensable Writing Resources
  Source: Quintessential Careers
Site offers links to various techniques and resources for writing including reference materials and subject specific writing.
http://www.quintcareers.com/writing/index.html
Online Handouts
  Source: Queens University
Articles provide information on improving student’s writing skills. Topics range from “Eliminating Wordiness to “Transitions”.
http://www.queensu.ca/writingcentre/handouts/
Non-sexist Language
  Source: Yahoo

Yahoo search engine offers links to articles on writing in gender neutral tones.
http://dir.yahoo.com/society_and_culture/gender/gender_neutral_language/

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Purdue OnLine Writing Lab
  Source: Purdue University
Articles and activities on all aspects of writing. Topics covered include searching the internet and writing for ESL learners.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
Strategies to Succeed in Writing
  Source: School for Champions
Articles are designed to improving writing skills, to show how to apply writing in the business world, and to give tips on a writing career
http://www.school-for-champions.com/writing.htm
Writer's Toolbox
  Source: Fullerton College
Fullerton College English Department website offers a variety of links, articles and activities for students wishing to learn more about all aspects of writing.
http://english.fullcoll.edu/resources/toolbox.htm
Writing
  Source: University of Washington

Articles on varying topics explain the key elements of writing.
http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/ctlt/learning/resources/

Writing Argumentative Essays
  Source: Bill Daly
Site offers links to many essay writing and research related articles.
http://www.eslplanet.com/teachertools/argueweb/frntpage.htm
Writing Biography
  Source: Jamie McKenzie
Articles and activities introduce students to biographical writing. A “biography maker” allows students to use a 4 step process for writing a biography.
http://www.bham.wednet.edu/bio/biomaker.htm
Writing Exercises
  Source: A Writer's Reference, Diana Hacker
Activities include exercises that ask students to select the best answer for a writing related topic. Students are given an explanation once they chose an answer as to why their answer is right or wrong.
http://dianahacker.com/writersref/flash/wr_menu.asp
Writing Performance Tasks
  Source: Peter Prehn

Activities and articles provide exercises, study aids, topics, and themes for grammar and general writing improvement
http://www.contemposcribe.com/abe/exerindex.htm

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Writing Short Essays
  Source: Yahoo! Geocities
Articles explain how to write the classic 5 paragraph essay, edit and other writing tips.
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Atrium/1437/index.html
Bartleby Reference
  Source: Bartleby Bookstore
Site provides a public comprehensive library that students can reference when writing. Tools such as a thesaurus and dictionary are also available.
http://www.bartleby.com/reference/
Dictionary.Com
  Source: Lexico Publishing Group
Several useful links to a thesaurus, translator, dictionaries, and other writing tools are provided to assist students while writing.
http://dictionary.reference.com/
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
  Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica

General reference site.
http://www.britannica.com/

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Merriam-Webster Online
  Source: Merriam-Webster
An online dictionary provides a quick glance at the meaning of words. Games that test your knowledge of words are also available.
http://www.m-w.com/
MSN Encarta
  Source: MSN
General reference site offers interesting facts and words of the day.
http://encarta.msn.com/
Grammar Improvements Links
A Common Sense Guide To Grammar And Usage
  Source: Larry Beason & Mark Lester
Activities help students get practice editing for grammar, style, punctuation, and mechanics issues.
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/commonsense/pages/bcs-main.asp?v=&s=01000&n=00010&i=01010.00
Blue Book Grammar Exercises
  Source: Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation, Jane Straus
Activities introduce grammar basics then ask students to answer questions based on the reading. Answers are available immediately after completing the exercise.
http://grammarbook.com
Grammar
  Source: Kurtus Technologies and the School for Champions
Articles examine key grammatical principles underlying effective reading and writing.
http://www.critical-reading.com/grammar_reading_writing.htm
Grammar
  Source: The American Heritage Book of English Usage
Articles cover basic grammar usage and problems involving word order, grammatical agreement, parts of speech, conjunctions, pronouns, and verbs.
http://www.bartleby.com/64/1.html
Grammar Bytes!
  Source: Robin L. Simmons
Activities allow students to keep track of their answers with handouts provided.
http://chompchomp.com/exercises.htm
Grammar Exercises
  Source: A Writer's Reference, Diana Hacker
Activities allow students to make corrections and choose the correct grammatical forms.
http://dianahacker.com/writersref/flash/gm_menu.asp
Grammar Station
  Source: GrammarStation.Com
Activities and articles offer students information on various topics on grammar improvement. Grammar checker allows students to type in a sentence and check its grammar.
http://www.grammarstation.com/
Grammar Usage Style
  Source: Dictionary.Com
Articles answer useful grammar questions and give examples of the material being presented.
http://dictionary.reference.com/help/faq/language/browsefaq.html
Online Tip Sheets
  Source: Butte College
Article shows students how to master a variety of grammatical rules. Plenty of examples given.
http://www.butte.cc.ca.us/services/student/cas/tipsheetsys/index2.html
Prepositions
  Source: East Los Angeles College
Articles introduce better writing techniques. Topics covered include fragments, prepositions and paragraph writing.
http://www.writingcenter.elac.org/resources.htm
The Guide to Grammar and Writing
  Source: Capital Community College Foundation

Activities show students how to use correct grammar. Quizzes test students’ comprehension of concepts.
http://cctc2.commnet.edu/grammar/index.htm

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The Purdue University Online Writing Lab
  Source: Purdue University
Articles explain basic grammar concepts and use bright graphics to highlight examples given.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/index.html
Writing Performance Tasks
  Source: Peter M. Prehn
Activities and articles provide exercises, study aids, topics, and themes for grammar and general writing improvement.
http://www.contemposcribe.com/abe/exerindex.htm

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