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Top: Kids_and_Teens: School_Time: English: Style:

Style (18)

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http://www.rootsweb.com/~genepool/amerispeak.htm   » AmeriSpeak Open in a new browser window
   Common american sayings and what they actually mean.
   http://www.rootsweb.com/~genepool/amerispeak.htm

http://www.askoxford.com/   » AskOxford.com Open in a new browser window
   For questions on English grammar, spelling, and usage. Search a dictionary of words, names or quotations.
   http://www.askoxford.com/

http://englishplus.com/grammar/captcont.htm   » Capitalizing Open in a new browser window
   Provides a list of rules and examples. Includes sentences, quotations, proper nouns, names, titles, and scientific nomenclature.
   http://englishplus.com/grammar/captcont.htm

http://www.westegg.com/cliche/   » Cliche Finder Open in a new browser window
   A searchable database of overused expressions, with a fun feature creating a random list.
   http://www.westegg.com/cliche/

http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/   » Common Errors in English Open in a new browser window
   An explanation of common English usage errors and how to avoid making them.
   http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/

http://www.tiscali.co.uk/reference/dictionaries/english/data/d0081759.html   » Dictionary of English: Clichés, Pretentious Language, and Jargon Open in a new browser window
   Presents a list of examples of three kinds of language to avoid, with an explanation of why they are not recommended.
   http://www.tiscali.co.uk/reference/dictionaries/english/data/d0081759.html

http://home.comcast.net/~garbl/stylemanual/   » Garbl's Editorial Style Manual Open in a new browser window
   Searchable advice on abbreviations, capitalization, grammar, numbers, punctuation, spelling and word usage.
   http://home.comcast.net/~garbl/stylemanual/

http://englishplus.com/grammar/index.htm   » Grammar Slammer Open in a new browser window
   This help file indexes style and usage, capitalization, abbreviations, punctuation, letter writing, common mistakes and a grammar glossary.
   http://englishplus.com/grammar/index.htm

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar   » Guide to Grammar and Writing Open in a new browser window
   Features searchable index of grammatical rules, explanations, comments on style, and usage suggestions.
   http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar

http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~ling215/NewWords/   » New Words In English Open in a new browser window
   Neologisms and new uses of words in English.
   http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~ling215/NewWords/

http://www.plainenglish.co.uk/   » Plain English Campaign Open in a new browser window
   Working internationally to try to get public information written in plain English, instead of using gobbledygook, jargon and legalese. Includes examples, with annual awards for the worst offenders.
   http://www.plainenglish.co.uk/

http://www.plainlanguage.gov/   » Plain Language Open in a new browser window
   A guide to help writers avoid confusing language and long-windedness. Can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF.
   http://www.plainlanguage.gov/

http://www.rightwords.co.nz/backnews.html   » Right Words Open in a new browser window
   A series of short articles about grammar and punctuation, with light hearted examples of common mistakes.
   http://www.rightwords.co.nz/backnews.html

http://bartleby.com/141/   » The Elements of Style - William Strunk Open in a new browser window
   Principal requirements of plain English style. Focuses on the rules of usage in literature, composition and grammar.
   http://bartleby.com/141/

http://www.sportscliche.com   » The Sports Cliche List Open in a new browser window
   A searchable collection of cliches used by American teams, fans, coaches and commentators, with humorous comments and sound clips.
   http://www.sportscliche.com

http://www.top20composition.com   » Top20Composition.com Open in a new browser window
   Online directory for grammar, spelling, puncuation, research, creative writing, and proofreading resources.
   http://www.top20composition.com

http://www.georgetown.edu/honor/plagiarism.html   » What is Plagiarism? Open in a new browser window
   Answers common questions that students may have on the subject and confronts some of their excuses for not giving proper credit to their sources.
   http://www.georgetown.edu/honor/plagiarism.html

http://www.wordwizard.com/   » WordWizard Open in a new browser window
   Learn about word meanings, slang, quotations, insults, and famous authors.
   http://www.wordwizard.com/


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