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Monday, April 21, 2008

10 Resources to Help Students Improve Their English Grammar by Heather Johnson


Heather Johnson posted an excellent article listing 10 Resources to Help Students Improve Their English Grammar

Whether you are an accomplished literature major or an ESL speaker, everyone could use the occasional help with his or her English language skills. Students are often writing essays or reports in college and grammar mistakes can cost major points when a project is graded. Help to improve yourself and your GPA by using the following 10 online resources.

The Element of Style – Most writers and English majors are familiar with The Element of Style, a classic reference book by William Strunk, Jr. If you need to write a paper and do not have a copy of this book nearby, there is no need to panic. The online version will work just as well.
Dr. Grammar: Frequently Asked Questions – This list of FAQ was compiled by Professor James Hiduke, aka Dr. Grammar. Here, you will find answers to common grammatical stumpers, such as Accept or Except?
50 Tools to Increase Your Writing Skills – Listed here are 50 outstanding tips and tricks to improve both your grammar and writing skills.
AskOxford.com Grammar and Spelling Tips – This helpful guide is provided by the makers of the Oxford English Dictionary.
Guide to Grammar and Writing – This extensive guide is sponsored by the Capital Community College Foundation. It includes study guides, printouts and interactive quizzes for the self-led language student.
Guide to Grammar and Style – Written by Rutgers University professor Jack Lynch, this guide is revised on a regular basis.
HyperGrammar – This is an outstanding electronic grammar course that was developed by the University of Ottawa's Writing Centre. From punctuation to building clauses, you will find a wealth of knowledge on this site.
Economist Style Guide – This is the style guide that is followed by all columnists who write for The Economist. Although geared toward journalists, it serves as a handy resource for any kind of writer.
Verbix – Need some help with your verb usage? Verbix is a free online tool that can conjugate verbs in just about any language.
OWL Handouts – OWL, or Online Writing Lab, is a resource developed by Purdue University. Here, you can print convenient handouts on common spelling and grammatical errors.

With the free resources above, you may never again have to crack open a book on English grammar. Not only will your speech improve by using the sites above, your college papers should show a marked improvement overall.

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