"Computer Resources for Writers"

by Barbara Renick

 

Business English Exercises

Business English grammar, vocabulary, listening and reading tutorials are included at this site.

 

Campus Writing Program

This site includes an excellent list of links to other Web sites about writing.

 

Chris' Wave Resource for Writing

This site includes links to shareware programs for MS-DOS and MS-Windows to assist writers; also available are reference materials about grammars, handouts, guides, and dictionaries; and links to online writing labs and forums.

 

Common Errors in English

This site contains a list from A to Z of words that are often misused.

 

The United States Copyright Office

The Copyright Office has a long tradition of protecting the works of authors. Their home page was created to serve the community of writers and creators.

 

Elements of Style

The original version of this classic written in 1918 by William Strunk, Jr. is online at this site.

 

The English Grammar Clinic

The English Grammar Clinic is about the English version of English. This UK site includes resources for students, teachers, and those who just like the official language of the UK.

 

English Plus+ Web Site

SAT, ACT, GRE and Business English help is available at this site.

 

Garbl's Online Writing Experts

This site makes the following offer: "Hi! If you have a writing, grammar or style question and don't have the time, energy or desire to find an answer in the on-line writing resources elsewhere in this Web site, send your question to one of the folks below to get personal, anonymous service."

 

Grammar Bytes

This site contains grammar explanations, handouts for teachers and students, and interactive exercises.

 

The Grammar Lady

The stated purpose of this site is to be helpful, to raise consciousness about the rules of grammar, and to remind everyone of ways to have fun with language.

 

Guide to Grammar and Style

This site includes Jack Lynch's notes on grammatical rules, comments on style, and suggestions on usage that he put together for his classes. He includes specific articles on usage and general articles on style.

 

Guide to Grammar and Writing

This helpful site was written/prepared by Professor Charles Darling for English courses at Capital Community-Technical College and for the use of the general public online.

 

Indispensable Writing Resources

This site includes a broad range of writing and researching advice, links to a number of reference materials online, links to writing labs, links to Web search engines, and links to writing-related Web sites.

 

Inkspot: The Writer's Resource

INKSPOT is a comprehensive resource for the writing community. It offers tips on improving your writing, helpful articles, interviews with professional authors and editors, links to chat areas, and a comprehensive guide to some of the best resources for writers on the Internet.

 

The Internet Grammar of English

This is an online course in English grammar written primarily for university undergraduates. This course does not assume any prior knowledge of grammar making it appropriate for anyone interested in improving his or her writing skills.

 

Net Sage Wordware Page

This is an interactive Web site dedicated to helping you learn advanced English vocabulary words of the sort typically seen on the GRE and other college entrance tests.

 

On Line English Grammar

This is another UK English grammar site to help adults improve their grammar.

 

Online Writing Lab

The Purdue University Writing Lab has excellent online handouts on a variety of topics of interest to genealogical writers.

 

Paradigm Online Writing Assistant

The Paradigm Web site is an interactive guide and handbook to writing for the inexperienced as well as the experienced writer.

 

Pop-up Grammar

The Pop-up Grammar Project sponsors this online English grammar instruction site to assist students in developing essential English grammar skills. This site provides tests of your English grammar ability via interactive grammar quizzes. Pop-up Grammar then evaluates your strengths and weaknesses.

 

Proofreading Strategies

"No matter how many times you read through a 'finished' paper, you're likely to miss many of your most frequent errors." This site provides advice to help you proofread more effectively.

 

Resources for Writers and Writing Instructors

This site contains a long list of links to online resources for writers and writing.

 

Virtual Writing Clinic

The Virtual Writing Clinic is a consulting and tutorial service for writers.

 

Vocabulary

A fun site to help you improve your vocabulary.

 

Writer's Toolbox

This site has a diverse collection of Internet resources for writers.

 

The Writer's Toolbox

Keith Norris is obviously a teacher with a quirky sense of humor. He opens his Web site with the following statement: "I hope the selections below provide some guidance and help, especially if you are a student of mine with a paper due tomorrow a.m."