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University of Wolverhampton: Getting Started With File Transfer Protocol
An article describing the Internet File Transfer Protocol. Includes a FTP session, command choices, command formats, and FTP utilities.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Temperature Concepts
An indexing page which includes links to a wealth of pages detailing the conceptual meaning of temperature. A hypertext format allows the visitor to quickly gain access the desired information.
Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University: Grams of Solution
Resource presents the answer to "How do I find grams of solute in a volume of solution, given parts per million?" in an easy-to-understand format.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Reference Sheets
Great resource for giving references to a prospective employers. Contains detailed information on purpose and format, as well as sample reference sheets.
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Appalachian State University: Business Letter Format
A site that lists the most important parts of a business letter. Very detailed. Also includes labeled samples of how an appropriate business letter should look.
Colorado State University
Colorado State University: The Large Intestine
Gives a description of some of the functions performed by the large intestine. Includes links to more information.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Annotated Bibliography Example
This handout provides examples of an annotations for an annotated bibliography and an explanation. The one provided is in MLA style.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Chicago Manual of Style: Bibliographic References
Good site for referencing "Chicago Manual of Style". Includes example citations of non-electronic media.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Active and Passive Voice
A good resource that clearly outlines the differences, uses, and purposes of the active and passive voice, both in writing and in verb construction. Includes charts and examples. Click through all the sub-topics for the complete...
Pennsylvania State University
Penn State University: Embryology in the Classroom
Come and learn more about how to incorporate embryology into your classroom. This site features tons of information about the embryology of chickens.
Rice University
Rice University: Writing Research Papers
This site presents information about the necessary parts of a scientific research report. It also contains a sample abstract and introduction.
San Diego State University
San Diego State University: How Volcanoes Work: Eruption Types
Learn about the different ways that volcanoes erupt. These eruptions are closely related to the kind of volcanic activity that is occurring. Includes a quiz at the end.
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University of Tennessee: Verbs: Examples of the Subjunctive Mood
A good list of examples of how the subjunctive mood is used. Note: There is a section at the bottom entitled "Where is the Subjunctive?" that gives examples of conversation overheard where the subjunctive mood was not used (and it should...
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Visual Rhetoric: Using Fonts With Purpose
The first of four pages discussing appropriate font choices and the effect font choice can have on the meaning and feeling attached to a work.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Parts of Speech: Adverbs
This site has good information on what adverbs are, what they do, and how they are used. Very helpful links to other information as well.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Parts of Speech: Distinguishing Adjectives and Adverbs
This site helps you distinguish between adjectives and adverbs.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Guide to Grammar and Style: Titles
This site contains information regarding the correct use of italics in titles.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Cloudsand Precipitation
Find out about the development of clouds, types of clouds, and precipitation. Includes diagrams and illustrations.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: A Summary of the Hydrologic Cycle
Animation and text explain the water--or hydrologic--cycle, which is the process that water undergoes in nature.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Magnet Lab: Metallic Superlattices
A look at superlattices (alternating layers of thin films deposited in an orderly manner), methods for forming them, and their applications.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Weathering, Erosion, and the Rock Cycle
Learn about the processes involved throughout the creation of sedimentary rock.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Hey Rock, How Old Are You?
Discover the relative age of rocks by identifying sedimentary rock and observing its layers.
Oregon State University
Oregon State University: Volcano World
An educational portal that consolidates all kinds of useful information about volcanoes. Choose from a menu of topic options and start exploring or use the site's search tool to find just what you're looking for.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Annotated Bibliography Samples
This handout provides three annotated bibliography samples: MLA Sample, APA Sample, and Chicago Manuel Sample.