| Improve your Writing |
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Online Writing Lab
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Common Errors in English Usage
The site is based on the book of the same name by Paul Brian, who would be more aptly named Paul Brains. The nerds among us can download a pde version of the book. |
OWL at Purdue University
For help with citation formats and all matters related to writing. |
Glossary of Rhetorical Terms
Rhetoric, rhetoric, rhetoric...you can't ever know too much. |
The New York Times
It's the newspaper that's a book. |
Cliff Notes on Composition
So you thought teachers disapproved of Cliff Notes...NOT SO MY FRIENDS! |
Rhetorical devices WITH SOUND
This site includes audio clips of rhetorical devices from literature and pop culture compiled by Michael E. Eidenmuller of the University of Texas at Tyler. |
Recognizing Fallacies
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Tom Graham's UP CLOSE columns
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| Tips on Critical Analysis |
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RHETORICAL TERMS
All you need to know about rhetorical terms in one place |
Rhetorical Devices by University of Ky
Click on any rhetorical device to see an explanation and an example. |
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| Internet Resources/Research |
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Online Libraries, Atlases, Homework help
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A comprehensive list of Databases
Click here to access a wiki that embeds valuable databases. |
Online Encyclopedias
Click here for online encyclopedias from the Springfield Township Wiki |
All you need to know about CITATION
Another gem from the Springfield Township Wiki |
Research help from Miss Voytko
Students, Miss Voytko's webpage has invaluable research resources and tips. Check out Google Scholar and a host of other scholarly databases. |
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| Citation Help |
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EVERYTHING MLA
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OWL at Purdue University
For help with citation styles |
Citation Information
Another gem from the Springfield School District |
Citation Builder
Citation Builder will create citations based on the information you input. |
Citation Machine
Citation Machine will generate bibliography entries for you in whatever citation style you choose. |
A Guide to Writing Research Papers
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All you need to know about APA
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APA STYLE RESOURCES
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Changes to MLA
Log on to find out about the recent changes in MLA, including the replacement of underlining of sources with italics. |
Changes to MLA
Log on to find out about the recent changes in MLA, including the replacement of underlining of sources with italics. |
Cornell University's Citation Site
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Diane Hacker's Research and Documentation
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| Finding Colleges |
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Colleges A-Z
Search for a college match from the comfort of your home. |
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| Poetry |
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Poetry.org
Surf the net for poets from all ages and all genres. Poems are like vitamins for the soul. |
American Academy of Poets
More supplements for the soul |
NewsHour Extra: Poetry
Submit a poem. Read poems by people of all ages. Roam attached links. Listen to poets reading their work. |
MILTON'S PARADISE LOST
A magnificent and comprehensive exploration of Paradise Lost, suitable for college students. It also has a plain English paraphrase that simplifies the text for high school students. |
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| Dictionary/Thesaurus help |
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Access an online dictionary/thesaurus
Who needs bulky references books when the web spits out definitions, synonyms, antonyms and word gymnastics of all kinds. Honey up those tongues! |
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| British Literature |
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The Victorian Era
Ah, the era of tight bodices, long dresses, and strict morals. Explore England's Victorian era. It will make you glad to live in 2008. |
The Language Tree
Where did English come from? Who can we blame for the parts of speech? Why do we have so many dialects of English? Your answers begin here. |
Indo-European Languages
How are languages related? Is there a mother language that birthed all others? Click to find out. |
Where is English spoken?
The English may have been the first to speak our mother tongue, but it's traveled far and while since King Alfred of Wessex chronicled history in Anglo-Saxon. Take a look at all the places where English is an official language. |
The real origins of the story of Hamlet
Did Shakespeare plagiarize? Was he a story stealer...read on. |
The Romantic Period
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On Beowulf
Everything you ever wanted to know about Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxon culture from which it originated. |
Everything Middle Ages
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Canterbury Tales Online
Forgot your text? Read the Prologue online. |
AUDIO version of The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales
Don't want to read the Prologue? Listen online. |
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| TUMBLEREADABLES BOOKS ONLINE |
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Tumblereadables
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| COMPETITIONS |
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Creative Communication Contest
Poetry, essay, and art competitions |
The Sejong Cultural Society
Essay, poetry, and music competition |
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| ARGUMENTATION |
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Developing an Argument
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Rogerian Argument
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Toulmin's Argument Model
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Pros and Cons of Controversial Issues
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More Pros and Cons for Controversial Issues
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| ASSIGNMENTS |
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WORK ON PARALLELISM
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Creative Non Fiction Unit
Creative Writers, follow this webquest to answer the questions on your handout. |
Article by Tom Graham
Our guest writer this Thursday |
Tom Graham's Website
Tom Graham's music website |
ENTER SIJO COMPETITION
SIJO for creative writers |
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| AP 11 |
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Digital Resources
A huge e-collection of essays etc. |
Famous Speeches
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Political Cartoons
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New Yorker satirical covers
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The Prince by Machievelli
Read "The Qualities of the Prince" in chapters XV to XVII |
"Advice to Youth" by Mark Twain
SATIRE |
NY Times article on satire
SATIRE |
"The Nature of Liberty" by H. L. Mencken
SATIRE |
Irony from The Guardian
Satire |
Globe and Mail on Irony
SATIRE |
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| CREATIVE WRITING ASSIGNMENTS |
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The Poet Speaks of Art
Ekphrastic poetry project |
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