Writing Tools and References

Writing Tools and References

Writing Tools and References

Dictionaries

  • Oxford English Dictionary
  • Onelook Dicitionaries
  • Wordsmyth English Dicitionary
  • IPL: Ready References

Encyclopedias

  • Britannica
  • Encarta
  • Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia

Style and Usage

  • Elements of Style
  • The American Heritage Book of English Usage
  • A Writer’s Reference
  • Online Keys for Writers
  • Paradigm Online
  • Organizing Compositions
  • Writing Den
  • Writing Resources
  • Writing Tips

Citation and Documentation

  • Hunter College Reading/Writing Center: The Documented Essay/Research Paper
  • APA Style: (APA official site)
  • Chicago Style: (Chicago Manual of Style official site)
  • MLA Style: (MLA official site)
  • A Writer’s Reference: Research and Documentation Online
  • Bedford/St. Martin’s: Citation Styles
  • A Guide for Writing Research Papers: MLA Documentation
  • A Guide for Writing Research Papers: APA Style
  • Duke University Libraries: Citing Sources

Writing Centers and Organizations

  • CUNY WriteSite
  • International Writing Center Association
  • Purdue University Online Writing Lab
  • Empire College Writing Resource Center
  • The University of Victoria: Writer’s Guide