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Students' Comments

Dictionary.com: dictionary and thesaurus

Guide to Grammar and Writing: features interactive tutorials and quizzes on a variety of writing topics

The Keables Guide: includes clear, concise instruction on grammar and punctuation

Literacy Education Online (LEO): offers numerous writing handouts

Merriam-Webster Online: dictionary and thesaurus

OWL Handouts: offers helpful handouts and interactive quizzes

Top Ten Grammar Errors Students Make: includes helpful explanations and tips for fixing common problems

Writing About Literature: provides solid advice on writing about literary topics

Style and Documentation

APA

APA Formatting and Style Guide from The OWL at Purdue: provides information on APA format, including in-text citation, footnotes, endnotes, and reference lists

APA Style Guide: answers common questions on writing research papers in APA style, with a focus on referencing sources

MLA

MLA Formatting and Style Guide from The OWL at Purdue: provides information on MLA format, including in-text citation and works cited

A Guide for Writing Research Papers Based on MLA Documentation: includes helpful tips and strategies for every step of the process, with details on documentation and works-cited pages

MLA Style Guide: gives examples of works-cited entries

Other Documentation Resources

Plagiarism: What It is and How to Recognize It: provides examples clarifying what is acceptable when paraphrasing or quoting, and what is not