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»Teaching Resources
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»General Writing Resources (taken
from Longman English Pages
Site)
»References
Useful Research Sites
Literature Links
»Writing Labs and Writing Resource Centers
»Conferences, Organizations,
Groups
Basic Literacy and Learning
Disability Resources
»Search for Educational
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»Links to State and National Departments of
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»Plagiarism
»Just For Fun
Teaching Resources
****The English Pages ****
This site has sections on composition,
literature, basic skills, and technical writing. Components of the site include
'Workbook' which has sample assignments which focus on specific skills such as
prewriting and revising, and 'Activity Center' which contains assignments
utilizing the WWW. Included are links to electronic texts and media such as
newspapers. Instructors' links include sites which deal with learning problems
and disabilities and also list servs. This is an excellent resource for
teachers and students alike, with citation guidelines, information on technical
writing, sample essays, composition and research exercises, and more.
Amnesia
This site is an online novel writing project.
Although the last chapter has been posted, it is worth visiting for ideas on
brainstorming and creative writing collaboration.
Approaches to Media Education
A good site for teachers who are contemplating
incorporating the teaching of media literacy into the classroom.
Blue
Web'n is a well-layed out database
of teaching resources such as lesson plans, literature sites, web-based
tutorials and projects.
Classroom Ideas
A variety of classroom ideas, teaching units,
handouts and other ideas.
Education
World
Treasure trove for educators, including lesson
plans, articles, employment opportunities and other resources.
English
Exercises Online
Contains handouts to download and exercises to
do online, as well as links to other online exercise sites.
Epiphany
of the WWW
Contains links to syllabi and assignments.
Film
Education
Resource for teachers who wish to incorporate
film into the curriculum.
Gerald
Lucas' Writing Site
This is the site of a University of South
Florida teacher. It includes links for electronic publishing, citation methods,
electronic texts, and search methods.
Lesson Plans
Covering a range of topics, this site is a
treasure trove of lesson plans, including plans for the study of propaganda
techniques.
Media Bias
Detailed articles on media bias and imbalance.
Real Writing
Especially tailored for Developmental English teachers.
Writing
Many resources for teaching English and for web
writing, in particular.
Teaching Using Technology
The World Lecture Hall has links to English courses online.
CyberEnglish
is a great site to check out if you are considering incorporating WWW into your
English class. This is a truly comprehensive site, covering all aspects of
teaching English electronically. (Especially check out the SyllaWeb.)
The Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction is a great place
to be introduced to using the Web in Teaching in Learning. It also has a link
to a Developmental English teacher's site which has a good example of an online
syllabus.
Writing Resources
Art of Writing
Awaken the writer in you! This site has
articles, tips, and resources for writers, including online employment tips and
possibilities. Also includes a 'bloopers' page.
Common Errors in English
At this site you may choose errors
alphabetically, including commonly misspelled words and grammatical errors.
Links to other pages include: An English Grammar site for British speakers, a
Spelling Test, a primer on Non-Sexist Language, and Non-errors, a site for
"those usages people keep telling you are wrong, but which are actually
standard in English." Also included at this site are suggestions and
essays on errors, such as "Garbage In, Garbage Out: Errors caused by
over-reliance on Spell Checkers".
The English Department
A tongue-in-cheek site maintained by,
evidently, a die-hard Star Trek fan. It contains advice on writing fanfic
(fiction written by fans of particular tv shows or films) and also contains
lists of common errors and how to avoid them.
The Paradigm Online Writing Assistant is a terrific site for the teaching of composition. There
are in-depth explanations of all aspects of compositon, from invention to
editing. This is one site you will want to have a look at.
Writers
Complex
Resources for developing writing skills.
Has online exercises for punctuation and grammar.
Writing Argumentative Essays
Contains several good examples.
References
refdesk.com
If you can imagine it, it will be here, from
the Farmer's Almanac to the National Hurricane Center, from Acronyms and Area
Codes to Zip Codes. This site has links to magazines, newspapers, and radio and
television news sites. It also links to sites especially geared toward
elementary students, secondary students, and college students, including a
'Homework Helper'.
Ask Eric
Loads of information for teachers at this site!
The Virtual Library contains an incredible amount of resources on practically
any teaching topic or area of research.
Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
By E. Cobham Brewer.
Elements of Style
Strunk's, online.
Glossary of Literary Terms and Handbook of
Rhetorical Devices
This site not only defines terms, but also has
an online test. Use Netscape if you can, rather than Explorer, though, since
the site tends to not work with MS Internet Explorer.
Humanities
Information Gateway
As the title says, a gateway to Humanities
resources. Managed by Oxford University.
Useful Sites for Research
Art
Guide
Link to museums and galleries.
Big Issue
Magazine produced by the homeless.
Debate links---good places to
find ideas for assignments as well as giving students a database for relevant
links.
University of Michigan High School Debate
Site
Electronic Newstand
Link to various periodicals.
Environmental News Network
Keep up-to-date on environmental
news.
MegaStories
The headlines of the day.
A
good news site that highlights current issues, and it has a database of
organizations linked to certain issues. For example, if you assign a paper
dealing with a constitutional issue, such as the death penalty, the student can
click on "Constitutional Issues" and be presented with various sites
pertaining to these issues. The "civil rights" link returns sites as
varied as "American Atheists," "Americans for Truth about
Homosexuality" and "Amnesty International ," and that is just
the "A's".
Pathfinder
Link to Time, People, Entertainment
Weekly, etc.
Urban Legends Reference Pages
Rumors and legends galore -- divided
into sections, including a section on Disney. Look at the origins of
urban legends and decide for yourself if they are true.
Literature Links
American Literature Survey Site
Contains interactive texts and interpretations
of American Literary works.
Anthology of Verse
Searchable
EducETH: The English Page
contains a database of works with links to author information and background
information pertaining to the work
The
English Server
Searches for literary title, author, or
key-word.
George Orwell
Extensive site for the study of Animal Farm.
Harper Lee 2
Two sites useful in the study of To Kill a
Mockingbird.
Introduction to Literary Criticism
Summarizes some of the major figures in
Literary Criticism/Critical Theory.
Literary
Resources
Searchable index.
Literary
Criticism
This site can be browsed by author, title, or
literary period.
Literary Criticism on the Web
Literary criticisms indexed by author, plus
links to general literary criticism sites.
Literary Theory and Criticism: A
Bibliography
Large collection of bibliographical items on
literature and criticism (books, articles and web sites).
Macbeth
Text is annotated and hyperlinked. Also
contains reviews and multimedia.
Novels
Online
Classics online.
Poet's
Corner
Features on poets, text of poems,
bibliographies, and other links.
Pride and Prejudice
Hyperlinked text.
Project
Bartleby
Contains several online texts.
Project Gutenberg
Cornucopia of online texts, from the ancient
classics to modern works. There is a text file (updated monthly, currently it
is over 167 kb) which can be downloaded so you may browse the works available
at your leisure.
Prometheus
Unplugged
Online texts of the Romantic era, plus works on
Romanticism, links to Romantic Literature-related sites and a room where you
can chat with others about Shelley, Byron, or whatever.
Shakespeare
Complete Works of
Shakepeare
Searchable, with links to
other resources.
Shakespeare
Helps students grapple with
the language of Shakespeare's time.
Shakespeare's
Stratford-Upon-the-Web
All about Shakespeare, The
Globe, History, Internet resources, and much more.
The Problem of Meaning in Literature
"How do we know what a work of literature
is 'supposed to mean?" This paper helps to answer that question.
Voice of the Shuttle
Guide for humanities research. Has
sections on literature, literary theory, cultural studies and other topic
areas.
Writing papers of Literary Analysis
The fundamentals of essay writing.
WWW Resources for English and American
Literature
»Writing Labs and Writing Resource
Centers
Deborah
Weaver Parker's Web Site
Good example of a Developmental English
teacher's web site, includes assignments.
University Writing Resources
This is a collection of writing lab links.
Bemidji
State University Writing Resource Center
You can access a large number of links at this
site (for other writing labs, for writing inspiration, and for examples of
BAAAAD papers) as well as ask for assistance on papers and essays. Included at
this site are tips and suggestions on proofreading, style and citation guides,
handouts, resources for netiquette and CV writing as well as suggestions for the
prevention of plagiarism.
Colorado College
This site has an online tutoring service.
Writing resources include grammar, style, and mechanics help, and style guides.
Purdue
University
OWL stands for Online Writing and Learning.
This OWL gives access to over 130 handouts, covering all areas of composition.
Also available at this site are search engines, writing resource links, teacher
resource links and materials, as well as a very large databank containing links
to OWLs around the world. There are resources specifically geared towards
English as a Second Language students and writing in other disciplines.
University
of Michigan
Another OWL, where you may send in your text
for evaluation by online tutors. This site also contains handbooks, handouts,
and links to other OWLs.
University
of Missouri
At this site you can chat with others about
your writing or you may submit text for review by a tutor. Although U of M
students claim priority, the online tutors make every effort to assist you with
your queries as well.
University of Richmond
This site contains a writing handbook,
conveniently divided into sections pertaining to the stages of writing,
punctuation, sentence structure, mechanics, etc. The handbook is designed and
maintained by U of R students and faculty. You will find an abundance of essays
and advice on the writing process here.
Conferences, Organizations, Groups
Conference on Basic Writing Reading List
This is a list of recommended texts for those
interested in the study of basic writing. Think of it as an ongoing compilation
of work that scholars active in the field of basic writing have found useful;
as such, expect that this list will continue to evolve. There are also links to
certain works.
Conference
on Basic Writing
"CBW's goal is to provide a site for
professional and personal conversations on the pedagogy, curriculum,
administration, and social issues affecting basic writing. The intent of this
webpage is to build on the CBW mission by providing resources to further the
study of basic writing in various contexts." This site includes a smaller
version of the above list, plus a list serv and links to related organizations
and groups. Links include National
Association for Developmental Education, Rhetnet
(cyberjournal for rhetoric and writing), Readings for Reading and Writing (with downloadable readings), Alliance for Computers and Writing (with
a link to SyllaBase,
the future classroom), and Computers and Composition. This is a very good adult literacy site.
Center
for Research on Developmental Education and Urban Literacy
This "is a collaboration among staff and
faculty in the General College, the Department of Education and Human Development,
and Disability Services. This project is funded by the Graduate School of the
University of Minnesota. This research center is in its two-year implementation
phase (July 1, 1998 to June 30, 2000) and has currently established the
following research mission:
»
Providing a forum for the development and support of research projects which
promote an interdisciplinary approach to issues affecting postsecondary
developmental education and urban literacy.
»
Connecting individuals from campus and community organizations and creating
opportunities for research and collaboration in the areas of K-12,
postsecondary, and community literacy projects.
»
Presenting monthly research forums to share research projects, encourage
participation, and increase publicity for the center, its affiliates, and their
work.
»
Identifying graduate students researching these issues on campus and connecting
them with other students and faculty specialists in the field."
Educause Institute
The homepage of Educom, a nonprofit consortium
of higher education institutions promoting the use of information resources in
teaching, learning, scholarship, current issues and research. A valuable
organization for college-level teachers and students. The site includes
information on conventions, publications, Educom administration, and more.
National
Association for Developmental Education
National
Center Adult Literacy
NCTE
National organization for English Teachers
Basic Literacy and Learning
Disability Resources
Able
Net
This is a technical resource center for Adult
Basic and Literacy Education practitioners. It provides support for the
application of technology in the classroom. There are links to many resources
for technology in the classroom and adult literacy.
Adult Literacy and Technology Network
George's Links -- Dyslexia
Has links to newsgroups, software, and other
dyslexia related sites.
Language Based Learning Disability
Contains information on current research and news.
Also contains games.
Literacy
Trust
Contains a variety of information for anyone
interested in developing literacy skills.
Literacy
Volunteers of America
Home site for tutors of adult literacy.
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GENERAL WRITING RESOURCES (taken
from Longman English Pages
Site)
Write Your Way to a Higher GPA: Indispensable Writing
Resources
You'll find everything on and off the Net that
you could possibly need in writing or researching a paper, including links to
all sorts of reference material, links to writing labs, links to Web search
engines, and links to writing-related Web sites.
Writing Wrong: 10 Common Stumblers -- by Marthy W.
Johnson, Copyediting Services, of Anchorage, Alaska.
Writing tips on correcting manglers, potholes,
wimp words, creationism, vicious verbs, runonandnons, gender benders, reruns,
overkill and painful pronouns.
11 Rules of Writing -- a service of Junket Studies of
northern New Jersey.
A concise guide to the most commonly violated
rules of writing, with examples of proper usage.
A Journal of Composition Theory Online
JAC Online provides abstracts of articles in
current volumes of JAC: A Journal of Composition Theory. The complete texts of
current issues are available in print form only. However, the complete texts of
archived issues are available online to all users.
A Guide for Writing Research Papers--based on MLA
documentation
The site offers help in gathering,
interpreting, and documenting information, developing and organizing ideas and
conclusions, and communicating them clearly. It covers research techniques,
citation formats for most (but not advanced) academic purpose
eBLAST: Encyclopedia Britannica's Internet Guide
The Thinking Person's Guide to the Web. Daily
features such as (on 10/16/98) BOOKMARKS OF THE SMART & FAMOUS (Cybergrrl
Aliza Sherman is ready for her close-up, should the day ever come.), VIRTUAL
COMMUNITIES (From big cities to small towns, Howard Rheingold shows how you can
become ensnared in a web of online communities. That's a good thing.), SITE OF
THE DAY (Getting fresh with The Blue Dot.), NEW TO THE NET (A dose of
historical perspective on the Clinton scandal, courtesy of Lisa Napoli and the
World Wide Web.), NETEVENTS (Our up-to-the-minute listings of chats and other
online events. Featured today: Hear Mary McAleese, president of Ireland,
discussing free speech at 2:00 PM CT.), BEST OF THE WEB (Check out the Net's
top sites, handpicked by Britannica's diligent editor-experts.), BRITANNICA
ONLINE® (Daypass subscriptions now available.), BRITANNICA QUICK SEARCH (One
quick click gets you desktop access to the entire suite of online Britannica
products: eBLAST, Britannica Online, and the Merriam-Webster dictionary and
thesaurus. An incredible total reference tool -- and it's absolutely free! --
available in both PC and Macintosh versions. Getty Information Institute
Vocabularies [definitive answers on artist and place name spellings].
Garbl's Writing Resources On Line
An annotated directory of web sites focusing on
English language, grammar, style, writing, usage, words, reference sources,
word play, books on writing and on-line writing experts. [Thanks go to Gary B.
Larson of Seattle for creating this comprehensive site.]
Big Dog's Grammar -- G&S
Services, an editing, language instruction and resume writing firm in Amarillo,
Texas.
A bare bones guide to grammar for beginning
students and as a quick review; includes a guide to MLA citation and
interactive on-line exercises.
Modern English Grammar -- Department of English, College of DuPage, Glen
Ellyn, Ill.
"Hypertextbook" covering English
clauses, phrases, word structure, grammatical style, punctuation and even the
Ebonics debate.
On Line English Grammar -- The Digital Education Network, United Kingdom.
Thorough, reader-friendly explanations and
examples of grammar terms and concepts -- from adverbs to nouns to verb.
Grammar and Style Notes -- Jack Lynch, former journalist and fifth-year
Ph.D. candidate in English literature at the University of Pennsylvania. An
excellent miscellany of grammatical rules and explanations, comments on style
and suggestions on usage.
Grammar Girl's Guide to the English Language -- author an experienced technical, scientific and
newsletter/magazine editor. "Rules of Thumb," pet peeves and quirks
about capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentences, etc.
Grammar Handbook -- Writers' Workshop, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Explains and illustrates the basic grammatical
rules for parts of speech, phrases, clauses, sentences and sentence elements,
and common problems of usage.
Grammar Slammer -- On-line
version of a commercial product by English Language Experts of Shelton, Conn.
Grammar and writing rules and tips using the
familiar Windows Help file format.
Grammar Rock -- Based on the ABC TV show "Schoolhouse
Rock," though not officially affiliated with the company.
Lyrics and music from songs about adjectives,
adverbs, conjunctions, interjections, pronouns, verbs, prepositions, subjects
and predicates.
Capitalization -- Langley Research Center, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, Hampton, Va. From "A Handbook for Technical Writers and
Editors."
Common Grammar, Usage, & Spelling Problems -- by David McMurrey of Austin Community College,
Texas. Covers grammar, punctuation, usage and spelling problems that give people
the biggest headaches.
Guide to Grammar and Writing
Prepared by Professor of English/Humanities
Charles Darling for English courses at Capital Community-Technical College and
for the general online public. Includes grammar topics dealing with sentence,
paragraph, and essay; over 100 interactive quizzes, a place to post questions
(with an archived log available), and lots of links to other resources.
HyperGrammar
A site that parallels an introductory grammar
course, produced by the Writing Centre at the University of Ottawa. Contents
include information on and links to The Parts of Speech, The Parts of the
Sentence, Punctuation, Using Pronouns, Using Verbs, Modifiers, Building
Phrases, Building Clauses, Building Sentences, Writing Paragraphs, Diction,
Spelling, and Miscellaneous Topics.
Word for Word
Click and ye shall find . . . the origins of
unusual words and phrases - FREE! Words and phrases discussed include hoi
polloi and hangar, the cliche It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings, the recent
mosh pit and the much older smellfungus - which has no relation to cut the
mustard.
http://nbvm.company.com/emporium.html
Site presents vocabulary, idioms, and grammar
practice in an interesting way, such as through games and quizzes. It involves
interactive participation. Students can subscribe to "A Word A Day by
E-mail" for free and receive a word daily in their mailbox. Students can
improve listening and reading together by downloading sounds and listening to
them, and then reading the text. "Fluency through Fables" allows
students to choose an exercise like "Vocabulary Matching Exercises"
or "Written Discussion Exercises," after reading a short fable.
Acronym Finder
Look up 62,000 acronyms/abbreviations &
their meanings. A searchable database containing common acronyms and
abbreviations about all subjects, with a focus on computers, technology,
telecommunications, and the military.
http://www.cas.usf.edu/~lucas/comp/
This site calls itself an electronic classroom
and facilitates the teaching of English Composition and Literature at the
University of South Florida by making course policies, syllabi, and specific
assignments readily available to the student. The instructors have also
provided various apropos links to assist students in improving their writing
and familiarity with the Internet and its resources, and Littalk, the class
listserv. A student projects page contains links to present and former student
hypertext projects.
A newsgroup on the English
language.
Participants discuss how particular words,
phrases and syntactic forms are used; how they originated; and here in the
English-speaking world they're prevalent.
The alt.usage.english FAQ File -- Mark Israel.
Answers frequently asked questions about the
newsgroup and comments on recommended language books, pronunciation, usage
disputes, punctuation, word and phrase origins, spelling and other topics.
The Arrow
-- developed by Colin Wilcox, technical writer and web developer, formerly of
Western Washington University, Bellingham. "An easy, fast outlining tool
that helps you find your voice, organize your thoughts, untangle kinked prose,
unstick your frozen brain, and stir your creative juices."
Common Errors in English -- Paul Brians, Department of English, Washington
State University, Pullman. An alphabetical listing of words and phrases that
are frequently misspelled, used incorrectly and confused with other words or
phrases.
Criscadian's Active Voice -- by James A. Ayers of Criscadian Editorial
Services, a commercial firm in Aurora, Colo. Provides practical, useful advice
with a unique Body of Verbs thesaurus, Quick Tips with ideas and tricks for
better writing and a Self-Critique Test for Writers.
Deadwood Phrases -- Battelle's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland and
Sequim, Wash. "Deadwood is as useless in technical documents as it is in
trees. Your writing will be clearer if you prune these phrases!"
Eliminating Generic-Male Language: Political
Statement or Just Good Writing? --
Jennifer Griffith, The Writing Center, Roane State Community College, Oak
Ridge, Tenn.
Gender-Free Pronoun FAQ --
"The John Chao Center for Not Doing Something Else" (really!),
Newark, Del. A general and specific discussion of gender-free alternatives to
gendered pronouns, including answers to frequently asked questions.
Grammar Grabbers -- Bill Cutler, Canadian free-lance writer/editor. "Professional
Tips for the Amateur Writer (a not-so-serious guide)"
LEO:
Literacy Education Online -- The
Write Place, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minn. Hyperlinked help,
including advice on business writing, grammar, the writing process,
punctuation, sentence structure and types of writing.
Monthly Writing Tips -- by Niva Inc., a technical documentation and
communications firm in Ottawa, Canada. Check here regularly for the latest tip,
or take a look through some of the previous tips. You'll find hints on grammar,
style, formatting and other related topics.
Online Styleguide -- National Public Radio.
An alphabetical listing of commonly misused or
misunderstood words and concepts -- and explanations of correct punctuation,
usage, grammar and pronunciation.
Perspicuity ... The English Language in Cyberspace -- created by web page designer, type font maker and
screenwriter David Siegel. An entertaining and useful discussion of various pet
peeves in writing.
Sharp Points
-- Bill Walsh, copy editor for the Washington Post. "I guess you could
call these rants. I'm not actually foaming at the mouth, but if you watched me
on the job you'd probably see me slap my forehead and gaze skyward each time I
run into these all-too-common writing problems."
Simpler Words and Phrases -- Patricia H. Westheimer and Robert B. Nelson, from
"The Perfect Letter," 1990. "Instead of this . . . , try this .
. . ."
Suggestions for Rewriting Prose -- Rensselaer Writing Center, Troy, N.Y.
Eighteen clear suggestions with examples of
faulty usage and better usage.
Tips, Tools & Ideas to Improve Your Writing -- ACI Writing Assistance Center of San Francisco,
"Term Paper, Thesis & Dissertation Specialists" A growing list of
writing tips covering such topics as punctuation, professional writers'
secrets, passive voice, paraphrasing and palindromes.
Handy-Dandy Directories and Search
Engines
StudyWeb
A search engine designed for you in mind.
Plagiarism
"Plagiarists
are always suspicious of being stolen from." Samuel Taylor Coleridge
(Link taken from Bemidji
State University Writing
Center Web Site)
- Plagiarism and the Web. Bruce Leland. Leland presents a list of paper
mill sites, along with sage advice for faculty and students. Be aware that
most of the papers offered would receive a D or E for a grade, and that
handing in the work of others as your own might get you chucked out of
school.
- Also look at Bemidji's advice on evaluating internet sources.
Citing Print Sources
- Chicago Citation Format (also called Turabain), at U Madison
- APA and MLA Handbooks. More or less complete versions, via gopher at
Illinois.
Citing Electronic Sources
- MLA
- MLA Style Electronic Formats, Dr. Mary Ellen Guffey. Recommended
- Electronic Sources: MLA Style, by Xia Li and Nancy Crane at U Vermont.
- APA
- APA Style Electronic Formats, Dr. Mary Ellen Guffey. Recommended
- Electronic Sources: APA Style, by Xia Li and Nancy Crane at U Vermont.
Just For Fun
School Sucks
Let's be honest, we've all held this sentiment
at one time or another. This is a fun site containing ready-made essays---none
of which should ever be used in a real situation! It also, ironically, gives
advice on avoiding plagiarism.
Useless Knowledge
www.allreaders.com
Search for books using plot, character, style. Or setting.
www.indwes.edu/tuesday/speed.htm
www.andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/writing