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Links for Writers

Documentation | ESL | Evaluating Sources| Grammar|
Plagiarism | Reading | Resumes

Documentation

WWU Library--guidelines for MLA, APA, Chicago, and other citation styles
Bedford Guide--guidelines for MLA, APA, Chicago, and CBE
Purdue--includes guidelines on various styles; online workshops available
APA Style--guidelines of the APA style
MLA--guidelines of the MLA style

English as a Second Language

Purdue--library of links on ESL issues
ESL Helpdesk--online response to questions
U. of Illinois--reading, listening, and speaking skills

Evaluating Sources

Purdue--a virtual workshop on evaluating sources
Babson--tips for evaluating web sources

Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling

Purdue--a complete library of handouts

Plagiarism

WWU--defines plagiarism, links to avoidance strategies
Indiana U.
--strategies to define, recognize, and avoid plagiarism
WSU--offers a cultural explanation especially useful for ESL students

Reading

Critical Reading--teaching readers to read ideas as well as words

Resume Writing

Purdue--a virtual workshop on job searches

Links for Teachers and Tutors

Assignments | Grading | Plagiarism | Responding |
Writing to Learn | Writing Proficiency

Designing Writing Assignments

CII--assignment guidelines and forms
Colorado State--teaching guides on assignment design

Grading Writing

CII--grading principles and rubrics
Colorado State--teaching guides on grading writing

Plagiarism

Bedford St. Martin--tips for teaching productively about plagiarism
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning--prevention and detection strategies
"The New Plagiarism"--journal article featuring seven antidotes to plagiarism
WWU
--links to prevention strategies
WSU--offers a cultural explanation especially useful for ESL students

Responding to Writing

CII--reader response methods
Colorado State--teaching guides on written response

Writing Proficiency

WWU--information about writing fellows and writing proficiency requirements at Western

Writing to Learn

CII--tips on using writing to learn activities, even in large classes

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