Chaffey College Writing Center
Resources Online
The Chaffey College Writing Center has compiled
a list of websites for you. These sites offer a wide variety of
grammar, punctuation, usage, and mechanics exercises. You will also
find textbooks online, dictionaries online, Chaffey College websites
and much more. Enjoy this site and good luck with your writing
quest!
How do you learn best: by reading a book and taking notes, by looking at pictures and diagrams, by listening to a lecture, or by assembling a model? If you know what your unique learning style is, you can study for your college course more effectively. You can find out what your learning style is by visiting DVC Online at http://www.metamath.com/lsweb/dvclearn.htm.
Grammar Exercises and Usage Online
Avoiding Insensitive and Offensive Language
Learn how to sensitively address sex, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, and physical ability in writing.
http://www.randomhouse.com/words/language/avoid_essay.html
Blue Book Grammar Exercises
This site hosts various grammar and punctuation exercises.
http://grammarbook.com
Exercise Central
Practice the usage of grammar, style, punctuation, and mechanics.
http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/exercisecentral/default.asp?uid=0&rau=0
Grammar Bytes
In addition to grammar exercises, this site has an index of
grammatical terms.
http://chompchomp.com/menu.htm
Guide to Grammar and Writing
This is a one-stop site for learning about the proper use of English
in writing.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing
You'll find everything you ever wanted to know about essay and
research paper writing in this site. Some of the topics covered are
the writing process, style, structure, Internet research, and
mechanics.
http://www.nutsandboltsguide.com
St. Martin's Guide to Writing
This textbook is used in many English 1A classes. You can review key
concepts from the textbook through interactive exercises and
learning tools.
http://bedfordstmartins.com/theguide
Dictionaries
Online
Dictionary.Com
When you are having problems spelling a word or choosing a word with
just the right meaning, use this site.
http://www.dictionary.com
Merriam-Webster Dictionary Online
This link gives you access to Merriam-Webster Dictionary Online. The
site also links to their thesaurus. Are you having a problem with
spelling or locating the right word to convey your meaning? Check
out this useful site to increase your word power.
http://www.m-w.com
Chaffey College
At this site you have access to admissions, departments, faculty, the
library, and much more. Please take a look at what Chaffey is doing
today.
http://www.chaffey.edu
English Department
You can connect with your instructor or your English online course
here.
http://www.chaffey.edu/english/engindex.html
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
If you are writing a persuasive paper, check out this Chaffey Library
resource. Get ideas for topics and a better understanding of the
arguments surrounding today's issues. Access the Chaffey College
Library at http://www.chaffey.edu/Library. Click on Databases then on Gale
Indexes. Enter the password. lastly, click Opposing Viewpoints
Resource Center.
Dartmouth Writing in the Humanities
Dartmouth College's online writing materials include guidelines on writing papers in the humanities for non-majors. You will find help with writing art history, film, music, religion, and philosophy papers.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~writing/materials/student/humanities/write.shtml
Guidelines for Reading and Analyzing Literature
Are you struggling with a literature analysis or reading response paper? Dr. Tina Hanlon's guidelines provide assistance with brainstorming ideas, understanding literary terms, and developing analysis for responses to literature.
http://www.ferrum.edu/thanlon/StudyQ/Litguide.htm
International Writing Centers Association
The IWCA website hosts a variety of information. You can access other
writing centers, resources for writing, and several journal
articles.
http://writingcenters.org/index.php
Ohio University
Need help finding a topic to write about? Ohio University's webpage "Topics to Read, Write, and Talk About" provides you with almost all the information you'll need to choose a paper topic and write about it. Some topic pages even include definitions and links to sites useful for research. An indispensable tool for students with writer's block!
http://www.ohiou.edu/esl/project/index.html
Online Writing Lab, Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville
Are you writing an abstract, argumentative paper, or cause and
effect essay? The Online Writing Lab has links to sites that provide
guidelines for writing different types of papers.
http://www.siue.edu/IS/WRITING/refbook.htm
Our Favorite Handouts
The University of Texas covers topics of interest to writers including
these: using transitional expressions, spelling, revising, and
writing in specific subject areas.
http://www.utexas.edu/student/utlc/lrnres/handouts.html
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
OWL offers a wide variety of handouts, workshops, and resources
related to writing. Here is a short list of services provided:
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English as a second language (writing for the American audience) |
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Handouts detailing general writing concerns (the writing process) |
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Professional writing (resumes and cover letters) |
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Writing across the curriculum (writing in various disciplines) |
http://owl.english.purdue.edu
Southern Utah University
The Writing Center at Southern Utah University has a list of helpful and concise "tipsheets" that assist students with topics ranging from thesis statements and wordiness to active/passive voice and wordiness.
http://www.suu.edu/hss/english/writingcenter/tipsheets.html
The Writing Center at Colorado State University
This is one of the most comprehensive sites about writing on the
web. Dive in and explore!
http://writing.colostate.edu/guides
The Write Place, St. Cloud State University
A wealth of writing tips awaits you. Of particular interest are the
sections on business and resume writing.
http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/catalogue.html
UNC Writing Center
UNC Writing Center handouts cover a range of topics from thesis
statements and logical fallacies to documentation and grammar. Learn
to write papers for different disciplines as well as your personal
statement: the college entrance essay.
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/
Writer's Web, University of Richmond
Get started on developing your writing process at this site.
Highlights include prewriting activities and writing papers for
biology, history, and the social sciences.
http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb.html
Writing Center at Texas A&M University
Another multipurpose resource for writers, this site includes
handouts on analyzing poetry, writing critiques, and annotating
bibliographies.
http://writingcenter.tamu.edu
Diana Hacker
This site has a comprehensive section on documentation, covering MLA, APA, Chicago, and CSE. Learn to find, evaluate and document your sources.
http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/
Electronic Reference Shelf Citation
Are you looking for a comprehensive guide to documentation? This site
can link you to information on a variety of styles including AIP,
APA, ASA, CSE, CBE, MLA, Chicago, Medical, and Turabian.
http://www.library.mcgill.ca/refshelf/citguide.htm
Landmarks Citation Machine
Education technology
instructor David Warlick has created this interactive web tool that
will help teachers and students cite outside sources in MLA or APA
formats.
MLA Documentation
A valuable resource for the proper use of MLA documentation, this site
gives guidelines for citing your work.
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/mla.htm
Noodletools
Here is an interactive exercise that can help you provide the
publication information needed for different MLA-style entries.
Learn how to cite books, magazines, and online publications and how
to create a works cited page.
http://www.noodletools.com/quickcite/
Writer's Handbook
This site explains three documentation styles: MLA, APA, and Chicago.
When you are writing a paper, it is important to give credit where
credit is due. Utilize this site if you are having difficulties with
your citations.
http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/Documentation.html
Avoiding Plagiarism
Wondering if you've plagiarized? Purdue University's online writing lab (the OWL) explains plagiarism and how to avoid it.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/printable/589/
Englishpage.com
This site has numerous well designed grammar and vocabulary lessons.
http://www.englishpage.com
English-Zone.Com
Here's a comprehensive ESL site that is just as useful for English
Language Learners as it is for native speakers. It includes sections
on grammar, vocabulary, spelling, idioms, study skills, reading, and
writing.
http://english-zone.com
ESL Gold
This comprehensive website offers beginning, intermediate, and advanced writers help with writing, grammar, vocabulary, and idioms.
E.L.
Easton--English Online
The English page contains links to sites dealing with types of
writing, citation, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary.
http://eleaston.com
Dave's ESL Cafe
"Stuff for Students" includes information on idioms, phrasal verbs,
and slang. Get your questions about ESL issues answered by
clicking on the Help Center link.
http://eslcafe.com
Personal Statements and Scholarship Essays
Admissions Essay Help Packet, Writing Scholarship Essays
Self-claimed Harvard educated admissions editors from the organization Essayedge.com have put together a helpful packet of tips for writing admissions essays.
http://www.essayedge.com/teachers/essayhelppacketshort.pdf
Application Essays
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's online Writing Center breaks down the process of creating a college application essay. One section includes space for brainstorming ideas.
http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/apessay.html
College Entrance Essays Online
This site shows you how to personalize college and business school
applications.
http://world.std.com/~edit/tips7.htm
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
While the information in this site is slanted toward students who are applying for scholarships through HSF, the general guidelines for applying for a scholarship can help any scholarship hunter.
http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/hsfapplytips.php
Scholarship Help
ScholarshipHelp.org covers all aspects of the scholarship application process, including explanations of the different types of scholarships, tips on evaluating them, and links to directories of scholarships.
http://www.scholarshiphelp.org/scholarship_essay.htm
Scholarship Tips
UC Irvine's webpage on scholarship applications advises on issues such as "reading the fine print" and keeping copies of applications, information that other tipsters often omit.
http://www.scholars.uci.edu/tips.asp
Transfer Application Personal Statement Essays
Want tips specifically for writing transfer application essays? Check out Cabrillo College Counselor Marcie Wald's expert advice.
http://www.cabrillo.edu/services/articulation/info/PDFs for Site/essaywksphandout.pdf
Writing Scholarship Essays
This is a brief but informative guideline mostly on content related issues for the scholarship application published by Kansas State University.
http://www.k-state.edu/artsci/scholarship/essay.shtml
Writing the Personal Statement
Purdue University has produced a short webpage on writing personal statements, which includes sample essays as well as advice from admissions representatives.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/pw/p_perstate.html
Reference Desk
"The best source for facts on the Net." This megasearch engine allows
your mind to explore the rich vastness of information found on the
Internet. Don't overload yourself!
http://www.refdesk.com
A Student's Guide to Research with the World
Wide Web
Learn to evaluate different types of websites for relevance,
authority, and accuracy.
http://www.slu.edu/departments/english/research
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