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Purdue University Owl: Exercise : Count and Noncount Nouns Exercise 2
This Purdue University OWL (Online Writing Lab) provides practice with the application of count nouns versus noncount nouns.
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Purdue University Owl: Commas After Introductions, Exercise 1
Use this exercise to determine your understanding of comma usage with introductory elements in sentences.
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Purdue University Owl: Spelling: Accept vs. Except
A good reference that defines, differentiates, and demonstrates the usage and purposes of these commonly misused English words.
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Purdue University Owl: Sentence Fragments
An excellent resource for correcting potential sentence fragments. Complete with charts, examples, and exercises.
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Purdue University Owl: Exercise: Ei/ie Spelling Rules Exercise 1
Practice ei/ie spelling words by choosing the correctly spelled word for each sentence in this practice exercise.
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Purdue University Owl: Exercise: Ei/ie Spelling Rules Exercise 2
This resource provides practice for spelling words correctly that contain ie or ei in them.
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Purdue University Owl: Exercise: Basic Level Paraphrase and Summary Writing
Practice paraphrasing sentences and summarizing short paragraphs.
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Purdue University Owl: Writing Transitions
Discusses how to transition effectively between paragraphs. Includes examples and how they can be revised to connect the ideas better. The second page of the resource has lists of transitional words and phrases categorized by how they...
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Purdue University Owl: Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing
Provides guidance on the ways to quote, paraphrase, and summarize information. Gives various reasons for paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting various sources.
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Purdue University Owl: Searching the World Wide Web: Overview
Learn to use search engines and other tools to find credible information on the Internet. Accompanying slideshow includes Internet search activities.
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Purdue University Owl: Improving Sentence Clarity
A good resource that lists many ways to improve upon the clarity of a sentence. Includes examples and exercises for students.
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Purdue University Owl: Adjective or Adverb Exercise #1
A list of exercises to help you learn when to use an adjective and when to use an adverb.
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Purdue University Owl: Voice and Mood
A helpful outline of verb structures, including active and passive voice. Imperative, indicative, and subjunctive moods are also included. A printable version is linked.
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Purdue University Owl: Evaluating Print vs. Internet Sources
Learn to look at different text features to determine whether a print or electronic source might be more effective. SL.9-10.2 eval & integrate sources
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Purdue University Owl: Starting the Writing Process
Getting started on a paper or story always seems to be the greatest obstacle. Learn some simple prewriting strategies to overcome this common problem. Use the links on the left to work through each step of the writing process. W.9-10.5...
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Purdue University Owl: Types of Sources
A list and explanation of different types of print and online sources. W.11-12.8 Sources/Integrate/Cite
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Purdue University Owl: Teaching Resource: Writing Process: Power Point
A PowerPoint presentation that introduces the processes of inventing, composing, and revising written works. W.9-10.5 Writing Process, W.11-12.5 Writing Process
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Purdue University Owl: Punctuation Patterns
An interactive tutorial that describes and defines basic punctuation patterns in the English language. Includes punctuation of phrase, clauses, and complete sentences.
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Purdue University Owl: Appositive Exercise
The Purdue University Writing Lab explains appositives and their punctuation. Example sentences followed by a ten-sentence exercise. Answer key supplied.
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Purdue University Owl: Introductions, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusions
This handout focuses on what an exploratory or inquiry paper is and how to write the introduction including the questions you need to answer and setting the context, stating why the main idea is important, and stating your research...
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Purdue University Owl: Where Do I Begin?
This article provides an overview of writing a research paper by first understanding the specific assignment and then offering links to how to begin research; outlining; drafting; and revising, editing, and proofreading.
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Purdue University Owl: Possessive Pronoun and Apostrophe
This Purdue Online Writing Lab article explains the three uses of the apostrophe.
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Purdue University Owl: Academic Writing: Essay Writing
An overview of essay writing in general with additional pages discussing descriptive, narrative, expository, and argumentative essays.
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Purdue University Owl: Academic Writing: Reverse Paramedic Method
Explanations and examples of the Reverse Paramedic Method used to edit scientific writing.