Writing
Academic Writing Help
- Real News vs. Fake NewsPace University's guide to distinguishing between real news and fake news, and evaluating resources.
- How to Read an AssignmentHarvard University's strategies for essay writing.
- Grammar and StyleHarvard University's guide on grammar, punctuation, and style when writing an essay.
- Twenty Top Tips for Academic WritingExamples of good and bad academic writing.
Web Sites
- Oxford English Dictionary OnlineOED has an A to Z dictionary, timelines, a historical thesaurus, and you can browse words by subject, usage, region, or origin.
- Writing a Literature ReviewUniversity of Toronto's guide for tips on how to conduct a literature review.
- International Writing Center AssociationA gateway to writing resources and guides on the Web. See the links under "Resources" and "Links" at the top.
Creative Writing Inspiration
- Writer's DigestOne-stop shop for information, resources, and connecting with others in the writing community through various forums.
- Journal of Creative Writing StudiesAn open access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes research that examines the teaching, practice, theory, and history of creative writing.
- Purdue Owl Creative WritingIncludes information on fiction writing, poetry, and creative nonfiction.
Writing Contests and Getting Published
- Ithaca College Writing ContestRules and guidelines for the writing contest, as well as winners and their work.
- First WriterFor any writer who is interested in searching for magazine publishers, book publishers, agents and writing contests. The site also provides writing tips, book reviews and copyright information.
- Funds for WritersSpecializes in grants and contests for writers, but also offers market listings and contest listings.