Links and Resources
We have included a list of links and resources that you may find helpful. If you are aware of others, please let us know!
APA Style and Chicago Style
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“On this site, you will find tutorials, FAQs, and other resources to help you improve your writing, master APA Style, and learn the conventions of scholarly publishing.” APAsytle.org
The OWL at Purdue University’s APA Formatting and Style Guide“This resource, revised according to the 6th edition of the APA manual, offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page.” The OWL at Purdue
The Chicago Manual of Style Online“The indispensable online reference for all who work with words.” The Chicago Manual of Style
Writing and Grammar
Professional Training Company’s Good Grammar, Good Style Archive“Do you have a question about style, grammar, or mechanics? Find the answer in the Good Grammar, Good Style Archive — more than 100 pages of useful articles and frequently asked questions!”
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Dawna Marshall-Cope, MA, Director of Information Management at Vancouver Police Department
This online resource is complete with quizzes and mini-courses on grammar and writing mechanics. Guide to Grammar and Writing
Guide to Grammar and StyleThis helpful site is published by Jack Lynch, a professor at Rutgers University. Guide to Grammar and Style
GramboJohn Russial, associate professor of journalism, School of Journalism and Communications, University of Oregon, has created this “test of the Emergency Grammar System,” an “amusing but helpful test of your knowledge.” Grambo
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Michael Paul French, MA, Chief Instructor at Northern Lights College
“HyperGrammar allows users to create and follow their own lines of thought. On its first appearance on any page, every grammatical term is linked to its definition. A user reading about nouns might jump to the simple subject, and from there to subordinate clauses — users are not required or even encouraged to use this material in order.” HyperGrammar
Myths and Superstitions of WritingCreated by Gary B. Larson at Garbl’s Writing Center in Seattle, Washington. Myths and Superstitions of Writing
11 Rules of WritingEleven “rules” disputed by respected writing authorities through the ages — from splitting infintives to beginning sentences with and or but to ending sentences with prepositions. 11 Rules of Writing
Queen’s Writing Centre Online HandoutsDozens of handouts to guide you through the writing process; punctuation, grammar, and style; writing in different disciplines; referencing in APA, Chicago, and other styles; ESL writing; and more. This page could keep you busy for hours. Queen’s Writing Centre Online Handouts
University of British Columbia Resources PageThis page has UBC Writing Centre’s list of online resources, with links to a variety of writing sites. UBC Writing Centre’s Resources Page
Reference Materials
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The “world’s best search engine.” www.google.com
Merriam-Webster Online DictionaryBest of all, it’s free! www.m-w.com
WikipediaHelpful online encyclopedia. www.wikipedia.org
Roget’s ThesaurusThis experimental program, maintained by Mark Olsen at the University of Chicago, allows for searching Roget’s Thesaurus. Roget’s Thesaurus
CopyrightFrom Royal Roads University, important information for students on understanding copyright issues and using or adapting the work of others. Includes a copyright letter students can use when requesting written permission. RRU Copyright Information
Documedic Downloads
Helpful DocumentsGuidelines to Writing a Good Abstract
Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement
Personal Information Protection Policy
Documedic Editing Agreement for Student Work
Just for Fun