English — Writing

Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus

http://www.m-w.com

Award Winning English Grammar Web Site

Very detailed in all aspects of writing. Whether it is ENC 0001, 0021, 1101 or 1102, this site covers, in detail, the three main levels of writing: sentence, paragraph, and essay. Punctuation and actual development (i.e. brainstorming) are both addressed. A good site for individuals beginning their writings. Great search engine! http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/index.htm

Writing Style and Composition

Brief online version of the book. It is very detailed on the subjects it covers. It covers topics such as usage and style, composition, homonyms, and misspelled words. Resourceful for the English Comp 1101 and 1102 students. http://www.bartleby.com/141/index.html

English Grammar Rules

Updated frequently, this site offers VERY brief explanations of major grammar rules. This site would be a good reference material, supplementing the textbook. http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Writing

English Handouts

Over 130 instructional handouts on every topic you can imagine! This site also is useful for ESL students. It is a great reference for any course. IMLA, APA, Technical, Business and Journalistic types of writing are all covered in detail. Exercises, examples, and answers are all provided at this site.http://owl.english.purdue.edu

George Mason University Writing Center

Excellent list of links including MLA and APA styles, research links, and Writing Center handouts. http://writingcenter.gmu.edu

How to Read Essays You Must Analyze (Virginia Tech)

Ten steps to help you learn how to read for analysis. http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/essays.html

Seven Steps for Researching and Writing a Paper

http://www.lib.ecu.edu/Reference/workshop.html

Writing Research Papers: A Step by Step Procedure

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/workshops/hypertext/ResearchW/index.html

The Rensselaer Writing Center

Handouts cover letters, use of articles “a,” “an,” and “the,” critiques, writing with gender fair language. http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/handouts.html

Some Hints to Help You Read Poetry with More Pleasure

Short explanation on how to understand poetry and some of the terminology that goes with it. http://www.english.upenn.edu/~mgamer/Teaching/Handouts/readingpoetry.html

Some Hints to Help You Write about Literature

Questions and answers about writing an extended literary essay (often one requiring research). http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/print/general/gl_lit.html