ABGW Student Resources – The companion website for your textbook, The Allyn & Bacon Guide to Writing, includes chapter overviews, writing exercises geared toward the writing and research processes contained in each chapter, writing samples, and links to other writing- and research-related sites.
Bartleby.com – A searchable collection of language and cultural reference texts (among other things), including The American Heritage Dictionary (4th ed.) and Roget’s Thesaurus.
OWL – Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab offers an extensive collection of tutorials and handouts on writing, covering topics such as creating a thesis, proofreading, grammar and mechanics, evaluating sources, and avoiding plagiarism. An MLA Style Guide is also available here.
Research Documentation in the Computer Age – Companion site for a publication by Diana Hacker, author of several writing references and guides. The site presents guidelines for documenting online and print sources using MLA, APA, Chicago, and CSE styles. Organized by area of study (Humanities, Social Sciences, History, Sciences), the site also offers area-specific tips for finding and evaluating sources online.
UVSC Online Writing Lab – Offers online tutoring by appointment as well as handouts, practice tests, and writing and research resources. To make an appointment for online tutoring, call 801.863.8310 or sign up at the front desk in LA 201a.
