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  • Dictionary of English: Clichés, Pretentious Language, and Jargon

    Presents a list of examples of three kinds of language to avoid, with an explanation of why they are not recommended.

    www.tiscali.co.uk

  • Common Errors in English

    An explanation of common English usage errors and how to avoid making them.

    www.wsu.edu

  • Plain English Campaign

    Working internationally to try to get public information written in plain English, instead of using gobbledygook, jargon and legalese. Includes examples, with annual awards for the worst offenders.

    www.plainenglish.co.uk

  • Garbl's Editorial Style Manual

    Searchable advice on abbreviations, capitalization, grammar, numbers, punctuation, spelling and word usage.

    home.comcast.net

  • Right Words

    A series of short articles about grammar and punctuation, with light hearted examples of common mistakes.

    www.rightwords.co.nz

  • Cliche Finder

    A searchable database of overused expressions, with a fun feature creating a random list.

    www.westegg.com

  • The Sports Cliche List

    A searchable collection of cliches used by American teams, fans, coaches and commentators, with humorous comments and sound clips.

    www.sportscliche.com

  • Plain Language

    A guide to help writers avoid confusing language and long-windedness. Can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF.

    www.plainlanguage.gov

  • Capitalizing

    Provides a list of rules and examples. Includes sentences, quotations, proper nouns, names, titles, and scientific nomenclature.

    englishplus.com

  • The Elements of Style - William Strunk

    Principal requirements of plain English style. Focuses on the rules of usage in literature, composition and grammar.

    bartleby.com

  • Guide to Grammar and Writing

    Features searchable index of grammatical rules, explanations, comments on style, and usage suggestions.

    grammar.ccc.commnet.edu

  • WordWizard

    Learn about word meanings, slang, quotations, insults, and famous authors.

    www.wordwizard.com

  • New Words In English

    Neologisms and new uses of words in English.

    www.owlnet.rice.edu

  • What is Plagiarism?

    Answers common questions that students may have on the subject and confronts some of their excuses for not giving proper credit to their sources.

    www.georgetown.edu

  • AskOxford.com

    For questions on English grammar, spelling, and usage. Search a dictionary of words, names or quotations.

    www.askoxford.com

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