Grammar and Mechanics
OWL at Purdue University -- An outstanding resource; thorough and comprehensive. START HERE!!!
Resources for Writers and Writing Instructors -- Comprehensive collection of online writing resources on a wide variety of topics (Rutgers University).
The Elements of Style, by William Strunk, Jr. -- The classic authority on good writing; "it gives in brief space the principal requirements of plain English style and concentrates attention on the rules of usage and principles of composition most commonly violated."
Guide to Grammar and Writing -- Quizzes, search devices, dictionaries, quotes, and basic writing guides. A great resource.
Garbl's Writing Resources Online -- Neatly grouped links to almost anything you could want to know about writing.
The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation -- Reference guide and workbook. Comprehensive treatment of grammar, word choice, punctuation, and capitalization. Includes quizzes to test your skills.
Commonly Confused Words -- Terms frequently (mis)used, A-Z. Many entries include useful examples.
The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing -- "A framework for how to analyze essays, from their overall structure down to individual words." Includes sections on MLA, APA, Chicago, and CBE styles (Washington College).
Writing Abstracts
Abstract Writing for Student Researchers -- A thorough set of instructions, including stylistic considerations and common pitfalls (Aresty Research Center). START HERE!!!
Abstract Worksheet -- A tool to help you organize a complete, well-written abstract (Aresty Research Center).
2006 ARC Undergraduate Research Symposium -- See abstracts of presentations from last year's Symposium!
How to Write an Abstract -- Guidelines, more examples, things to avoid (UC Davis).
Natural Sciences Abstracts -- Specifically geared to students of the natural sciences (UC Irvine).
Engineering Abstracts -- Specifically geared to engineering students (Carnegie Mellon University).
Other Types of Writing
A Guide to Writing in the Biological Sciences: The Scientific Paper -- George Mason University.
The Structure, Format, Content, and Style of a Journal-Style Scientific Paper -- Bates College.
Guidelines for Writing Effective Funding Proposals -- Tips for writing proposals to corporate and foundation funders. Note: this does NOT apply to the proposal format for the ARC Research Award; see the application form for our specific requirements (Aresty Research Center).
Guide to Writing Introductions and Conclusions -- Gallaudet University.
Elements of a Grant Proposal -- Detailed instructions for writing a proposal.
Information on Plagiarism
Plagiarism Policy: Introduction -- Specifically addresses Rutgers University's policy but is a good, practical guide to the basics.
Rutgers University Policy on Academic Integrity -- Full text of policy.
Plagiarism -- Exhaustive source of information on plagiarism, copyrights, intellectual freedom, ethics, etc. Useful for students and faculty.
Plagiarism Exercises -- Exercises that "focus on prevention by helping students understand correct summarizing,
paraphrasing, quoting, and citation" (University of Wisconsin at Madison).
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