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Grammar and Writing Resources
Handouts
These cover many topics, including planning, editing, research, punctuation, spelling, parts of speech, and sentence construction. There are also various exercises and answer keys to reinforce concepts.
Handouts (Harvard University’s Writing Center)
Topics tend to focus on writing strategies rather than basic grammar and punctuation.
A Writer’s Reference
The companion website to Diana Hacker’s book. It includes exercises, model papers, and links to other resources.
Documentation and Style Guides
APA Style Tips (APA)
APA Formatting and Style Guide (Purdue University Online Writing Lab)
APA Style (University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center)
Chicago Style (University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center)
FAQ about MLA style (MLA)
MLA Formatting and Style Guide (Purdue University Online Writing Lab)
MLA Style (University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center)
Assembling a List of Works Cited in Your Paper (Duke University Libraries)
Choose a type of resource, then see examples of it cited according to various styles.
KnightCite (Calvin College)
Automatically formats citation information according to MLA, APA, or Chicago styles. Be sure to double-check the result for accuracy!
Working with ESL Students
ESL Strategies (Online Manual for Writing Center Tutors)
ESL Resources, Handouts, and Exercises (Purdue University Online Writing Lab)
Other Writing Centers
Purdue University Online Writing Lab
A wide array of resources, including handouts and links to online resources. A new version of the site does not yet have all the content of the old site, but should soon.
Links to Writing Centers Online (International Writing Centers Association)
Directory to writing center websites grouped by type of institution (primary and secondary schools, colleges/universities, non-academic).
Additional Resources About Peer Tutoring
International Writing Centers Association
Online Manual for Writing Center Tutors (Montreat College)
Read the guide straight through, or jump to individual sections, such as “The Disorganized Student” or “Writing Center Ethics.”
The Dangling Modifier (Penn State University)
Newsletter for peer tutors. Tutors all over the world are invited to submit articles for publication. |