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An easy-to-use Web-based peer-review tool

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

1.Missing Comma after 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



Exercise Central
Online interactive exercises to accompany The Everday Writer



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

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



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



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

Find Sources Exercise 1
Find Sources Exercise 2
Evaluate Sources Exercise 1
Summarize Sources Exercise 1
Incorporate Sources Exercise 1
Incorporate Sources Exercise 2
When to Cite Exercise 1
When to Cite Exercise 2
Avoid Plagiarism Exercise 1
Avoid Plagiarism Exercise 2
Document Sources Exercise 1
Document Sources Exercise 2



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
Blackboard
Web CT
general 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

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

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 and Checklists
Mike Palmquist's activities & checklists for the research and writing processses

TopLinks
Annotated links to topical resources on the Web

LitLinks
Biographies and annotated research links for over 600 authors



instructor resources

About This Book
About the Author
Find an Ancillary
Instructor Links
Instructor's Notes
Diagnostic Tests
Quiz Gradebook


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