English Web Sites
for the
English Student
WRITING & GRAMMAR
THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA WRITER'S GUIDE
http://web.uvic.ca/wguide/Pages/StartHere.html
This site has helpful information for the following: essays, paragraphs, sentences, words, documentation, literary terms (alphabetically and by category), writing summaries, logic, grammar, marking symbols and grades.
GUIDE TO GRAMMAR AND WRITING
http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/index.htm
The Guide to Grammar and Writing contains scores of digital handouts on grammar and English usage, over 170 computer-graded quizzes, recommendations on writing-from basic problems in subject-verb agreement and the use of articles to exercises in parallel structures and help with argumentative essays, and a way to submit questions about grammar and writing. The site is divided into the following parts: sentences, paragraph, essays and research, and grammar. The site also has PowerPoint presentations on various topics that can be viewed to help you in your understanding of concepts. Other links also posted.
WRITING A SUMMARY
Writing a good summary is difficult to ; it's more than just a simple restatement of what you read. The following give insights on how to write a good summary:
- http://cwl.oregonstate.edu/h-sum.html
- http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/summary.html
- http://www.greenville.edu/faculty/dosthart/howsumm.html
- http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/summary.html
WRITING & GRAMMAR RESOURCES
http://www.uvsc.edu/owl/writing.html
The concepts covered on this site can help students understand how to organize, develop, and revise a paper. Choose from the Writing Center handouts, practice grammar tests, or writing-related resources on the Internet. Grammar skills, punctuation/mechanics, and writing techniques have the most links.
LITERACY EDUCATION ONLINE
LEO is the homepage for The Write Place, the writing center at St. Cloud State University. It is an EXCELLENT resource for all students because it outlines exactly what teachers are looking for in your writing. The site covers such topics as: research papers, making ideas flow, mechanics/grammar, links for students whose native language is NOT English, citing and using sources, online resources, making writing sound good, organizing writing, writing for school, introductions/thesis statements/conclusions, and revision tips.
WRITING TIPS AND HANDOUTS
http://cwl.oregonstate.edu/tips.html
This site deals with grammar & style as well as different types of writing. Grammar & style topics include: punctuation rules, comma splices & run-ons, sentence fragments, using transitions, and using nonsexist language. Different types of writing topics include: writing a resume, abstracts, how to write a summary, writing a longer paper, technical writing, the essay exam, and cures for chronic writer's block.
PARADIGM ONLINE WRITING ASSISTANT
This online guide offers help in discovering, organizing, revising, and editing your writing-of special interest to English composition students and instructors. Topics include: discovering what to write, organizing/editing/ and revising your writing, informal/exploratory/ and argumentative essays, documenting sources.
THE BLUE BOOK OF GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION
This site deals exclusively with grammar and punctuation. It offers online help in specific areas of grammar and punctuation as well as online quizzes to check your understanding.
ONLINE WRITING LAB
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
Fantastic site! Lots of explanations on various aspects of grammar. Definitions and examples of when to use grammar rules and when not to. Also has handouts, internet resources, and PowerPoint presentations.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PRESS ONLINE STYLE GUIDE
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cup/cgos/idx_basic.html
This site goes into detail on the ways in which the MLA format should be used to prepare in-text citations and the bibliography.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE RESOURCES
http://palc.sd40.bc.ca/palc/esl.htm
This site is intended for people just learning English. The site offers resources for writing, grammar, and vocabulary. It would be helpful for all students, though, even those whose native language is English.
BASIC GUIDE TO ESSAY WRITING
https://members.tripod.com/~lklivingston/essay/
A step-by-step guide to writing a basic essay, along with links to other essay writing resources. It's a good place to start if you are writing a paper.
ONLINE WRITING EXERCISES
http://www.qcc.mass.edu/booth/idea/index.html
The best way to get better at writing is to practice!! This site has some writing exercises that you can try.
THE WRITE SITE
http://www.writesite.org/html/oti.html
Helps students to explore the world of journalism. Covers everything from developing a style to doing the actual research for a story.
RESEARCH
RESEARCH CENTRAL STUDENT INFORMATION
http://www.researchcentral.org/students/index.html
Research Central takes students through the critical steps in planning their search, and finding and evaluating information.
MLA STYLE OF DOCUMENTATION
http://webster.commnet.edu/mla.htm
What is MLA? How do you use it to cite sources in a paper? This site explains.
APA STYLE OF DOCUMENTATION
http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/DocAPA.html
What is APA? How do you use it to cite sources in a paper? This site explains.
STYLES OF DOCUMENTATION
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~sources/how/formats.html
What options do I have for citing sources? This site explains some of the most common ways to documenting your sources.
FAIRFIELD ENGLISH LINKS
http://ffjh.davis.k12.ut.us/Englinks.htm
This list of links is maintained by Fairfield Junior High School, and is used by their students to assist them in the research process. It covers such topics as: the research process, grammar/style/usage, and literature resources.
PLAGIARISM EXPLAINED
http://palc.sd40.bc.ca/palc/esl.htm#Writing
What is plagiarism? How do you avoid it? Follow this link to learn how to avoid using other people's words. Written for students in grades 4+
