Writing Tips

Research Skills



bulletCitation Machine Using this interactive web tool, students can create citations in either APA or MLA styles. Options for both print and electronic resources are available here. In-text citations are also created.
bulletProofreader's Marks Ever get your paper back from someone and there were marks all over it that you do not understand? This web site lists common marks used when proof reading.
bulletGuide to Grammar and Style Here you will find guidance in improving the style of writing and grammar use. Included is information on apostrophes, capitalization, punctuation, ellipses, commas, and numbers. If you have a question about what you are writing this site could help solve the problem. There is an alphabet menu to jump to different sections of this site.
bulletCommon Errors in English This website is very useful when you are undecided as to which word you should use. There is a link to the list of errors that are frequently made in the English language. These errors are listed in alphabetical order and a navigation bar at the top of the list helps you quickly reach the words you are searching for. You will receive an example of the correct usage. Tips to help you remember which word is correct are also included.
bulletResearch Rocket A tutorial from Kentucky Virtual Library teaches students how to do research in a game format. It starts with the planning stage ­ how to decide on a topic. Ideas of where to go for print sources are listed. Tips and tricks for Internet searches are included. Various methods used for note taking are described with print out versions available. What to do with the information is next. Ideas on how to share the information from your research end the tutorial. Words students might not know are written in capital letters and can be defined by selecting them.
bulletHow to Do Research This tutorial includes sections on plagiarism, fair use, copyright, and citing of sources. Where to find information in both print and non-print sources and how to evaluate the information you found based on the criteria of authority, objectivity, reliability, and timeliness are illustrated on this site.
bulletThe Write Source Here you will find help in many language arts areas. Samples of different writing styles are available. Links that publish studentsą work are listed in the publishing section. Tips on how to evaluate web pages and guidelines for multimedia projects are included

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