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Urban DictionaryURL: http://www.urbandictionary.com/ ODP description: The vocabulary of everyday life. Page title: Urban Dictionary: Define Your World  |
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Web TypographyURL: http://webtypography.net/ ODP description: The elements of typographic style applied to the web. Page title: The Elements of Typographic Style Applied to the Web - a practical guide to web typography |
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Yale Web Style GuideURL: http://www.webstyleguide.com/ ODP description: A manual covering graphic and information design, page layout, graphics, site navigation, and multimedia content. Page title: Web Style Guide, 2nd Edition |
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Guide to Grammar and WritingURL: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/ ODP description: Contains scores of digital handouts on grammar and English usage, computer-graded quizzes, and recommendations on writing in various issues. [Acrobat Reader, sound card, and PowerPoint recommended but not required.] Page description: 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. Javascript and cgi-based quizzes (form enabling required). Acrobat Reader, sound c... |
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Bartleby.com: Strunk's Element of Style (1918)URL: http://www.bartleby.com/141/ ODP description: For use in English courses in which the practice of composition is combined with the study of literature. It aims to give in brief space the principal requirements of plain English style. Page title: Strunk, William, Jr. 1918. The Elements of Style Page description: Strunk, William, Jr. 1918. The Elements of Style |
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World Wide WordsURL: http://www.worldwidewords.org/ ODP description: More than 1400 pages which explore the history, evolution, byways, quirks, and curiosities of the English language. A weekly newsletter is sent by e-mail and RSS. Page description: World Wide Words. More than 1600 pages on the origins, history, evolution and idiosyncrasies of the English language worldwide. New words and words in the news are regularly featured. |
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Common Errors in EnglishURL: http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/ ODP description: Clear and concise explanation of the difference between correct and incorrect usage in American English spelling, grammar and idiom, with entertaining examples. |
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The Economist Style GuideURL: http://www.economist.com/research/StyleGuide/ ODP description: Guide based on the style book given to all journalists at The Economist. |
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Word SpyURL: http://www.wordspy.com/ ODP description: Collection of recently coined words, existing words that have enjoyed a recent Renaissance, and older words that are now being used in new ways. Page title: Redirect |
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AskOxford.comURL: http://www.askoxford.com/ ODP description: For questions on English grammar, spelling, and usage; to search a dictionary of words, names or quotations; for help with writing; for crosswords and puzzles. Page title: AskOxford: Free Oxford dictionary resources online from OUP Page description: Search the Compact Oxford English Dictionary online; get answers to questions on English, language, grammar, spelling, quotations, and usage; find out about OUP dictionaries; improve your writing skills; try our word games, crosswords, and puzzles; win books in our prize draw; learn French, German, Spanish, Russian, Greek, Japanese, and Italian. |
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The Word DetectiveURL: http://www.word-detective.com/ ODP description: Words and language in a humorous vein. The online version of The Word Detective, a newspaper column answering readers' questions about words and language. Written by Evan Morris. |
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Guide to Grammar and StyleURL: http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Writing/ ODP description: The information ranges from copy editing to elements of style to discussions. Practical information about the writing craft. Page title: Lynch, Guide to Grammar and Style |
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11 Rules of WritingURL: http://www.junketstudies.com/rulesofw/ ODP description: A concise guide to some of the most frequently violated rules of writing, punctuation, and grammar. Page title: 11 Rules of Writing -- a concise guide to important grammar, punctuation, and writing style rules Page description: The 11 Rules of Writing site is a concise guide to some of the most frequently violated rules of writing, punctuation, and grammar. It is intended for all writers as an aid in the learning and refining of writing skills. |
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Pseudo DictionaryURL: http://www.pseudodictionary.com/index.php ODP description: The dictionary for words that wouldn't make it into dictionaries. Page title: pseudodictionary - the dictionary for words that wouldn't make it into dictionaries :: v2.0 |
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The GlossaristURL: http://www.glossarist.com/ ODP description: Searchable directory of glossaries and topical dictionaries containing terms and definitions on hundreds of subjects. Page title: Glossaries & Dictionaries on all subjects from Glossarist.com. Page description: Searchable directory of thousands of glossaries and topical dictionaries containing terms and definitions on hundreds of subjects. |
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Cliche SiteURL: http://www.clichesite.com/index.asp ODP description: Clichés, sayings or phrases listed with definitions and explanations. Clichés are organized by subject and alphabetically and you can use the search function. Page title: ClichéSite.com - The largest collection of clichés or cliches, phrases and sayings with definitions and explanations. Page description: ClicheSite.com - The largest collection of clichés or cliches, phrases and sayings with definitions and explanations. |
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Plain LanguageURL: http://www.plainlanguage.gov/ ODP description: A guide to help writers avoid confusing language and long-windedness. Can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF. |
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Guardian Unlimited - Style GuideURL: http://www.guardian.co.uk/styleguide ODP description: The British newspaper's guide to word usage, grammar and punctuation, edited by David Marsh and Nikki Marshall. Includes 1928 edition in pdf format. Page title: Guardian style guide | Style guide | Guardian Unlimited |
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Bartleby.com: The Columbia Guide to Standard American EnglishURL: http://www.bartleby.com/68/ ODP description: Kenneth G. Wilson's handbook includes descriptive and prescriptive examples with hyperlinked cross-references. Page title: The Columbia Guide to Standard American English. 1993 Page description: The Columbia Guide to Standard American English. 1993 |
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LousyWriter.comURL: http://www.lousywriter.com/ ODP description: A free online resource to improve your writing skills. Learn how to write, how to use words, how to write sentences, and how to communicate effectively. Page title: LousyWriter.com teaches writers and non-writers how to write correctly and how to write effectively / Learn how to write / Grammar Guide / Writing Guide Page description: LousyWriter.com teaches writers and non-writers how to write correctly and effectively / Learn how to write / Grammar Guide / Writing Guide |
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The Tongue UntiedURL: http://grammar.uoregon.edu/ ODP description: Grammar, punctuation and style for journalists. Page description: Grammar for Journalists |
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Richard Lederer's VerbivoreURL: http://www.verbivore.com/ ODP description: Linguistic fun from, Richard Lederer, the best-selling author of The Word Circus and the new Sleeping Dogs Don't Lay, a helpful guide for grappling with vexing grammar questions. |
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Focusing on WordsURL: http://www.wordfocus.com/ ODP description: An advanced Latin-Greek-English vocabulary source of etymologies with thematic units of roots, prefixes, and suffixes, and vocabulary quizzes. Page title: English vocabulary words derived from Latin and Greek prefixes, roots, and suffixes and other dictionary info Page description: English vocabulary from Latin and Greek sources with prefixes, roots, and suffixes dictionary searches; to assist online learners of all ages |
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The Word NerdsURL: http://thewordnerds.libsyn.com/ ODP description: A weekly podcast about words, language, and why we say the things we do. |
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Linguistic Phenomena/DevicesURL: http://www.csi.uottawa.ca/~kbarker/ling-devices.html ODP description: A list of lesser-known features in English writing. Hendiadys, holonyms, and hypernyms. |
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Good Grammar, Good StyleURL: http://www.protrainco.com/info/grammar.htm ODP description: Articles and answers to frequently asked questions about grammar, mechanics, and style. Links and bibliography. Page title: Good Grammar, Good Style (tm) |
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Grammar SlammerURL: http://englishplus.com/grammar/index.htm ODP description: This help file indexes style and usage, capitalization, abbreviations, punctuation, letter writing, common mistakes and a grammar glossary. Page title: Grammar Slammer--English Grammar Resource Page description: Online demo of Grammar Slammer--Answers for all your English Grammar questions online |
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The Wonderful Writing Skills UnhandbookURL: http://www.wonderfulwritingskillsunhandbook.com/ ODP description: An interactive site that uses the writing process to teach writing skills. Page title: index |
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The Philosophy of PunctuationURL: http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/721833.html ODP description: Paul Robinson's classic essay on periods, commas, semicolons, dashes. Page title: Paul Robinson, The Philosophy of Punctuation |
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WordinessURL: http://web.uvic.ca/~gkblank/wordiness.html ODP description: A list of words and phrases to purge from your writing. Page title: Kim Blank'sWordiness, Wordiness, Wordiness List |
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Writer's DreamtoolsURL: http://www.writersdreamtools.com/ ODP description: A series of useful tools to enhance writers' and students' creativity, spark ideas and fight writer's block. Page title: Writers Dreamtools - tools to enhance writers creativity, spark ideas and fight writers block Page description: Writing Tools to enhance writers' and students' creativity, spark ideas and fight writer's block. They include Historical Events by Day and Decade, Collection of Lists, Clichés and Catch Phrases, Slang Thesaurus, Humorous Quotations, and classic Internet humor. |
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Cliche WebURL: http://www.cambiaresearch.com/clicheweb/ ODP description: Thousands of cliches. Fully searchable and interactive. Formerly Steve's Cliche List. Since 1995. Page title: ClicheWeb - Fun With Cliches - Cliche List - Meanings - 1800+ Page description: ClicheWeb is a fun, interactive site with lists of cliches and idioms, including meanings, examples and user input. |
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ClicheURL: http://www.angelfire.com/nd/danscorpio/word3.html ODP description: List of 2000 English cliches with some statistical and literary notes on their use. Page title: Cliche and Word Journey |
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Exploring EnglishURL: http://www.shared-visions.com/explore/english/ ODP description: An online tutorial for the parts of speech with style notes for the English Language. Page title: Exploring English - Knowledge Explorer Centre |
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Guides for Better Science WritingURL: http://www.indiana.edu/~cheminfo/14-05.html ODP description: Bibliography of style manuals for scientific research, writing, and presentation. Guides for biology, medicine, chemistry, engineering, geology, and mathematics. Page title: Guides for Better Science Research, Writing and Presentation |
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The MLA Bibliography ComposerURL: http://www.noodletools.com/noodlebib/ ODP description: Free service that simplifies the process of creating and editing MLA-style bibliographies. Page title: NoodleBib - The MLA and APA Bibliography Composer |
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Tribe: Word FreaksURL: http://wordfreaks.tribe.net/ ODP description: Group for people who love discussing words and writing style. Page title: Word Freaks - tribe.net |
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Society for the Preservation of English Language and Literature (SPELL)URL: http://www.spellorg.com/ ODP description: An organization of people determined to resist the abuse and misuse of English in the news media and elsewhere. Page title: spell1 |
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Suite101: English GrammarURL: http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/english_grammar_style ODP description: Archive of articles about English grammar and style. Page title: English Grammar Page description: (To assist those who are struggling with English grammar / writing style.) Although some folks stress over sentence structure and experience anxiety over apostrophes, I wear the rules of grammar like a second skin and am happy to help others! |
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Suite 101: Workplace CommunicationsURL: http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/communications_skills ODP description: Archive of articles covering writing and speaking skills, with emphasis on clear communication, basic design, communicating with international and multicultural audiences. Page title: Workplace Communication Page description: Good communication skills are vital for people in almost every occupation. This topic will cover both writing and speaking skills, with emphasis on clear communication, basic design, communicating with international and multicultural audiences, giving interesting presentations and overcoming language "bugaboos". |
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