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Plain Language - http://www.plainlanguage.gov/
A guide to help writers avoid confusing language and long-windedness. Can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF. |
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The Elements of Style - William Strunk - http://bartleby.com/141/
Principal requirements of plain English style. Focuses on the rules of usage in literature, composition and grammar. |
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AskOxford.com - http://www.askoxford.com/
For questions on English grammar, spelling, and usage. Search a dictionary of words, names or quotations. |
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Guide to Grammar and Writing - http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar
Features searchable index of grammatical rules, explanations, comments on style, and usage suggestions. |
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Plain English Campaign - http://www.plainenglish.co.uk/
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. |
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Cliche Finder - http://www.westegg.com/cliche/
A searchable database of overused expressions, with a fun feature creating a random list. |
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Grammar Slammer - http://englishplus.com/grammar/index.htm
This help file indexes style and usage, capitalization, abbreviations, punctuation, letter writing, common mistakes and a grammar glossary. |
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What is Plagiarism? - http://www11.georgetown.edu/programs/gervase/hc/plagiarism.html
Answers common questions that students may have on the subject and confronts some of their excuses for not giving proper credit to their sources. |
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WordWizard - http://www.wordwizard.com/
Learn about word meanings, slang, quotations, insults, and famous authors. |
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Capitalizing - http://englishplus.com/grammar/captcont.htm
Provides a list of rules and examples. Includes sentences, quotations, proper nouns, names, titles, and scientific nomenclature. |
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The Sports Cliche List - http://www.sportscliche.com
A searchable collection of cliches used by American teams, fans, coaches and commentators, with humorous comments and sound clips. |
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Top20Composition.com - http://www.top20composition.com
Online directory for grammar, spelling, puncuation, research, creative writing, and proofreading resources. |
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Garbl's Editorial Style Manual - http://home.comcast.net/~garbl/stylemanual/
Searchable advice on abbreviations, capitalization, grammar, numbers, punctuation, spelling and word usage. |
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New Words In English - http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~ling215/NewWords/
Neologisms and new uses of words in English. |
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Dictionary of English: Clichés, Pretentious Language, and Jargon - http://www.tiscali.co.uk/reference/dictionaries/english/data/d0081759.html
Presents a list of examples of three kinds of language to avoid, with an explanation of why they are not recommended. |