Warren Wilson Writing Center
Online Resources
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Words:
The OED is the definitive source not only for definitions, but also for the origins and historical usage of English words. (Available only on campus or from the Library webpage).
Retraces the origins of English words -- a phenomenal labor of love.
The great thing about this online thesaurus is that each synonym is linked to its definition.
Online dictionaries, glossaries, and encyclopedias in many different fields and languages.
Grammar
Hundreds of mini lessons and exercises on many aspects of grammar, from basic to complex.
William Struck, Jr.'s classic guide to grammar.
Interactive grammar excercises related to "clear sentences," "wordchoice," "ESL Trouble Spots," and more.
Check out our grammar tip sheets, under "Publications & Tipsheets."
Research and Documentation
The Bedford Handbook Online
Online guide to research and documentation in MLA, APA, Chicago, and CSE styles.
Online comparative guide to citing sources and compiling a list of sources in MLA, APA, Chicago, Turabian, and CSE styles.
University of Madison Writer's Handbook
General information about integrating sources, along with information about using numerous documentation styles, including APSA and ABE.
American Anthropological Association
PDF guide to AAA style.
American Sociological Association
An overview of the basic format for ASA style.
Guides to many documentation styles, citation generators, and citation management programs available at the library and online.
Academic Writing Guides:
Useful articles on many aspects and styles of writing.
Dartmouth Institute for Writing Rhetoric
Guides to college academic writing, both generally and in specific disciplines.
UNC Chapel Hill Writing Center
Dozens of handouts to help with many aspects of writing, from introductions to writing anxiety to plagiarism to specific types of assignments and disciplines.
Scores of handouts on writing, including many specific kinds of academic assignments as well as blogs, cover letters, and more.
University of Madison Writer's Handbook
Scores of information on the writing process, using transitions, grammar, citations styles, how to approach common types of writing assignments, and more.
Interactive guide to writing essays, personal statements, and resumes at all stages of the writing process, from the University of Texas Writing Center.
ESL Resources:
Help with idioms and slang, grammar, pronunciation, and more.
Listening practice, vocabulary and grammar exercises, quizzes, and more.
Resources for teachers and students, including lists of idioms and irregular verbs, quizzes, and interactive message boards.
Links to handouts particularly relevant for ESL students and tutoring.
Creative Writing
Warren Wilson Undergraduate Writing Program
Information about the Creative Writing Major and Minor, prompts, and advice about editing and submitting writing for publication.
The online companion to Poets & Writer's magazine, with information and listings on publishing, contests, writing conferences, MFA programs, and more.
Online directory of genre fiction markets.
North Carolina Writers' Network
Competitions, conferences, an online journal, literary agents, and more.
Hundreds of articles on many aspects and genres of creative writing.
Loads of advice from published authors on writing and publishing.
Articles, Q&As with published authors, prompts, and more.
For Tutors:
A great online tutor manual with gratuitously pessimistic titles, from the Appalachian College Association.
Dartmouth Institute for Writing Rhethoric
General advice and guides for addressing many specific issues in tutoring, including "structure," "style," and "grammar."
A quarterly Writing Center Journal with articles about tutoring and training written by Writing Centers around the country.
A blog for peer tutors to share experiences, converse, and ask and give advice.
International Writing Centers Association
Conferences, job announcements, research grants and more. Keep up on what's going on in the Writing Center world.