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The Twenty Most Common Errors
Help with the most common surface student writing problems

1.Missing comma after an introductory element
2.Vague pronoun reference
3.Missing comma in a compound sentence
4.Wrong word
5.Missing comma(s) with a nonrestrictive element
6.Wrong or missing verb ending
7.Wrong or missing preposition
8.Comma splice
9.Missing or misplaced possessive apostrophe
10.Unnecessary shift in tense
11.Unnecessary shift in pronoun
12.Sentence fragment
13.Wrong tense or verb form
14.Lack of subject-verb agreement
15.Missing comma in a series
16.Lack of agreement between pronoun and antecedent
17.Unnecessary comma(s) with a restrictive element
18.Fused sentence
19.Misplaced or dangling modifier
20.Its/It's confusion



Documenting Sources
Advice for citing sources using MLA, APA, CSE, and Chicago styles

MLA Style: In-Text Citations
MLA Style: Explanatory/Bib. Notes
MLA Style: List of Works Cited
MLA Style: Student Sample
APA Style: In-Text Citations
APA Style: Content Notes
APA Style: List of References
APA Style: Student Sample
Chicago Style: In-Text Citations, Notes and Bibliographic Entries
Chicago Style: Student Sample
CSE Style: In-Text Citations
CSE Style: List of References
CSE Style: Student Sample



Student Writing
Model Student Documents

Argument Writing
Researched Writing
Writing in the Disciplines
Business Writing
Oral and Multimedia Presentations



Writer's Almanac
Reference information from across the disciplines

General Information on the United States
Arts and Humanities
Social Sciences
Mathematics
Science and Engineering
Business and Finance



Working Online
Resources and advice for writing online

More on HTML Editors
Advice for Using Audio, Video, and Visuals
Links: Web Design and Navigation
Word Processors: How To Use the COMMENT Function for Peer Review
Example of a Long, Readable Email
FAQ: Writing Online



Exercise Central
Online interactive exercises to accompany EasyWriter

Exercise Central Index



Source Maps
Visual guidelines for evaluating and citing print and electronic sources

Citing Books
Citing Articles from Periodicals
Citing Articles from Databases
Citing Works from Web Sites



MLA Exercises for Working with Sources
Exercises on finding, evaluating, incorporating, and documenting sources

MLA Exercises Index



Links
Annotated links to writing resources on the Web

The Art and Craft of Writing
Working Online
Argument
Reference Resources and Research Tools
Language
Sentences: Grammatical Choices
Sentences: Stylistic Choices
Punctuation and Mechanics
Academic and Professional Writing
Considering Disabilities



Additional Resources
Information on stasis theory, writing portfolios, the CLAST, the THEA, and links to E-Courses

Assembling a Writing Portfolio
Stasis Theory
Tips on Using Sources and Considering Your Own Intellectual Property
Preparing for the CLAST
Preparing for the THEA
Commas with coordinate adjectives




Re:Writing Resources

Avoiding Plagiarism Tutorial
Practice in developing responsible research and writing habits

Designing for the Web Tutorial
Mike Markel's overview of the process of designing and creating a Web site

Evaluating Online Sources Tutorial
Help with evaluating online sources; created by Roger Munger

Designing Documents Tutorial
Roger Munger's tips for document design with a word-processor

Conducting Research Tutorials
Demonstrations of research writing processes; created by Mike Palmquist

Research Activities
Mike Palmquist's activities for the research and writing processses

The Bedford Bibliographer
Generate an annotated bibliography in MLA, APA, Chicago, or CSE style

Preparing Presentation Slides Tutorial
John Battalio's guide for designing and preparing presentation slides

Link Library
Annotated links to topical resources on the Web

Re:Writing
General resources for reading and writing from Bedford/St. Martin's



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