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 The Archive of Endangered, Special, or Fun WordsThe Archive of Endangered, Special, or Fun Words
 Writing about and classifying words and language.
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AskOxford.comAskOxford.com
 For questions on English grammar, spelling, and usage. Search a dictionary of words, names or quotations.
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A.Word.ADayA.Word.ADay
 The music and magic of words. This is the website for the mailing list A.Word.A.Day (AWAD), which sends a vocabulary word and its definition to the subscribers every day.
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Bartleby.com: Strunk's Element of Style (1918)Bartleby.com: Strunk's Element of Style (1918)
 For use in English courses in which the practice of composition is combined with the study of literature. It aims to give in brief space the principal requirements of plain English style.
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The Book of ClichesThe Book of Cliches
 A compilation of common phrases, euphemisms, and rationales for times of trouble. Organized by occasion.
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Braintique: The Natural Way to WriteBraintique: The Natural Way to Write
 A process and system for helping people become better writers. Includes exercises, examples, and information about descriptive writing and metaphors.
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CBC News: Words, Woe & WonderCBC News: Words, Woe & Wonder
 An in-depth look at the words we use from CBC News.
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ClicheCliche
 List of 2000 English cliches with some statistical and literary notes on their use.
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Cliche FinderCliche Finder
 Special tool word-searches 3,300 cliches.
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Cliche SiteCliche Site
 Clichés, sayings or phrases listed with definitions and explanations. Clichés are organized by subject and alphabetically and you can use the search function.
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Cliche WebCliche Web
 Thousands of cliches. Fully searchable and interactive. Formerly Steve's Cliche List. Since 1995.
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Common Errors in EnglishCommon Errors in English
 Catalogue of writing or speaking mistakes and easily confusable words, with corrections.
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Correct PunctuationCorrect Punctuation
 A brief guide to correct English punctuation.
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Dr. NAD's Prig Page.Dr. NAD's Prig Page.
 Tests of usage, built interactively.
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Economist Style GuideEconomist Style Guide
 Based on the guide given to all journalists at The Economist. Includes quiz.
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The Economist Style GuideThe Economist Style Guide
 Guide based on the style book given to all journalists at The Economist.
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E-dition: Dictionary of Concise WritingE-dition: Dictionary of Concise Writing
 A look at word usage in popular culture. The Dictionary of Concision is a complete manual of several thousand wordy phrases.
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English GuidesEnglish Guides
 A guide to English grammar. Also links to punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, and writing guides.
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EwritingEwriting
 Easy to learn electronic writing style that will speed up email and online chatroom discussions.
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Exploring EnglishExploring English
 An online tutorial for the parts of speech with style notes for the English Language.
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Findaphrase.comFindaphrase.com
 Free phrase database to help journalists, copywriters and content editors search common phrases.
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Focusing on WordsFocusing on Words
 Subscription-based site for vocabulary development, showcasing the Latin and Greek roots of English words.
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Frequently Asked Questions about EnglishFrequently Asked Questions about English
 Answers to common questions about usage, style, grammar and punctuation.
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Garbl's Editorial Style ManualGarbl's Editorial Style Manual
 Provides advice on abbreviations, capitalization, grammar, numbers, plurals, possessives, punctuation, spelling and word usage.
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Glossarist.comGlossarist.com
 A searchable directory of thousands of glossaries and topical dictionaries containing terms and definitions on hundreds of subjects.
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Good Grammar, Good StyleGood Grammar, Good Style
 Articles and answers to frequently asked questions about grammar, mechanics, and style. Links and bibliography.
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Grammar SlammerGrammar Slammer
 This help file indexes style and usage, capitalization, abbreviations, punctuation, letter writing, common mistakes and a grammar glossary.
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Guardian Unlimited - Style GuideGuardian Unlimited - Style Guide
 The British newspaper's guide to word usage, grammar and punctuation, edited by David Marsh and Nikki Marshall. Includes 1928 edition in pdf format.
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Guide to Grammar and StyleGuide to Grammar and Style
 The information ranges from copy editing to elements of style to discussions. Practical information about the writing craft.
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Guide to Grammar and WritingGuide to Grammar and Writing
 Digital handouts on grammar and English usage. From subject-verb agreement and use of articles to exercises in parallel structures and argumentative essays. You can submit questions about grammar and writing.
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Guides for Better Science WritingGuides for Better Science Writing
 Bibliography of style manuals for scientific research, writing, and presentation. Guides for biology, medicine, chemistry, engineering, geology, and mathematics.
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How to Write an ExplicationHow to Write an Explication
 Step-by-step directions to writing an explication. Good and bad examples provided.
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Illiterate BusinessesIlliterate Businesses
 An unabashed rant weblog featuring English-language business signs with grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation errors. Includes a free sign editing offer.
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Jargon FinderJargon Finder
 The use and abuse of jargon. From The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation.
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Lingo FactoryLingo Factory
 A cooperative effort to coin useable terms and then trick people into using them regularly as though they are real words.
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Linguistic Phenomena/DevicesLinguistic Phenomena/Devices
 A list of lesser-known features in English writing. Hendiadys, holonyms, and hypernyms.
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LousyWriter.comLousyWriter.com
 A free online resource to improve your writing skills. Learn how to write, how to use words, how to write sentences, and how to communicate effectively.
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Macedon's Taberna: The Craft of WritingMacedon's Taberna: The Craft of Writing
 Commentary on various technical aspects of writing: the nuts and bolts of narrative.
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Modern Language AssociationModern Language Association
 The Modern Language Association is the official guide to non-fiction writing. Includes a guide to MLA style.
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NoodleBib - The MLA Bibliography ComposerNoodleBib - The MLA Bibliography Composer
 A free tool to create, edit, and save your MLA-style bibliography online, then publish it to a Web page, email it, or save it as RTF and open it in Microsoft Word.
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Online Classes in Rhetoric, University of MinnesotaOnline Classes in Rhetoric, University of Minnesota
 The University of Minnesota offers a number of Internet correspondence courses in rhetoric. Sign up here.
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Paradigm Online Writing AssistantParadigm Online Writing Assistant
 Help in discovering, organizing, revising, and editing informal, thesis, argumentative, and exploratory essays.
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Pataphysics, Pataphors and PataphorologyPataphysics, Pataphors and Pataphorology
 An extended metaphor that creates its own context. A science invented by P.A. Lopez and derived from the science of 'pataphysics as described by Alfred Jarry.
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The Philosophy of PunctuationThe Philosophy of Punctuation
 Paul Robinson's classic essay on periods, commas, semicolons, dashes.
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Phrases ThesaurusPhrases Thesaurus
 A generator of headlines and copy for journalists. Enter a word and the database is searched to provide a list of phrases related to that word.
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Plain English CampaignPlain English Campaign
 An independent group fighting for plain English in public communication. We oppose gobbledygook, jargon and legalese.
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Plain Language Action NetworkPlain Language Action Network
 Promoting clearer communication between the public and government. This site has resources for writers to attain that goal.
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Pseudo DictionaryPseudo Dictionary
 The dictionary for words that wouldn't make it into dictionaries.
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Ralph's Manual of StyleRalph's Manual of Style
 A guide to style, grammar, usage, and more by a guy named Ralph.
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Rhetorical FiguresRhetorical Figures
 From alliteration to zeugma, and everything in between, all the figures of speech are here.
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11 Rules of Writing11 Rules of Writing
 Concise guide to some of the most frequently violated rules of writing, punctuation, and grammar.
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SDSU Writing Resource CribSDSU Writing Resource Crib
 Offering tips and lively description on grammar, English, and writing.
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SecretariesUSA.comSecretariesUSA.com
 Reference for the home and corporate office, including capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar, sentence structure, forms of address, abbreviations, letter styles, and business forms.
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Slang CitySlang City
 Writing about American slang.
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Society for the Preservation of English Language and LiteratureSociety for the Preservation of English Language and Literature
 Bimonthly publication, SPELL/Binder, contains articles on grammar, usage, word origins, and other subjects of interest to language lovers.
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SoYouWanna Avoid Common Writing ErrorsSoYouWanna Avoid Common Writing Errors
 We compiled a list of the most common writing errors people tend to make. This is not a primer on grammar or essay-writing. This is a checklist of things which you might well do and which you must stop doing.
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The Sports Cliche ListThe Sports Cliche List
 A large, searchable collection of sports cliches, lingo, and jargon.
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Suite 101: Workplace CommunicationsSuite 101: Workplace Communications
 Archive of articles covering writing and speaking skills, with emphasis on clear communication, basic design, communicating with international and multicultural audiences.
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Suite101: English GrammarSuite101: English Grammar
 Archive of articles about English grammar and style.
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Suite101: Word PlaySuite101: Word Play
 Archived discussions and articles concerning words.
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The Tongue UntiedThe Tongue Untied
 Grammar, punctuation and style for journalists.
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Tribe: LinguisticsTribe: Linguistics
 Group for discussions of words and language.
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Tribe: Word FreaksTribe: Word Freaks
 Group for people who love discussing words and writing style.
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Tribe: Words of PowerTribe: Words of Power
 For people who love words, use them, feel them in their mouths as flavorful bursts of energy. This is the tribe for fun with words and receptive learning.
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Urban DictionaryUrban Dictionary
 A veritable cornucopia of streetwise lingo, posted and defined by its readers.
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VerbivoreVerbivore
 Richard Lederer's page, with contact information and a handful of his language-loving articles.
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The Visual ThesaurusThe Visual Thesaurus
 An exploration of sense relationships within the English language. By clicking on words, you follow a thread of meaning, creating a spatial map of linguistic associations.
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Web TypographyWeb Typography
 The elements of typographic style applied to the web.
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The Well Bred SentenceThe Well Bred Sentence
 Online book offering an intensive course in sentence construction and punctuation.
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The Wonderful Writing Skills UnhandbookThe Wonderful Writing Skills Unhandbook
 An interactive site that uses the writing process to teach writing skills.
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The Word CentreThe Word Centre
 Consulting firm dedicated to training businesses to use plain English. Free newsletter and professional editing services.
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The Word DetectiveThe Word Detective
 The online version of the newspaper column answering readers' questions about words and language. An extensive column and word archive. Written by Evan Morris.
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Word Files of Confusing English WordsWord Files of Confusing English Words
 A presentation of English words that are often confusing with definitions and context examples.
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Word FugitivesWord Fugitives
 An interactive column by The Atlantic's Barbara Wallraff. Discovers needs in our language and recommends new words to fill them.
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Word LabWord Lab
 A message board where you can request and brainstorm words, names, titles, coinages, puns, phrases, slogans and slang.
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The Word NerdsThe Word Nerds
 A weekly podcast about words, language, and why we say the things we do.
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Word NewsWord News
 Efforts have been made to provide some of the best thoughts, ancient and modern, that are particularly appealing for our time and to promote a greater appreciation for the English language.
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Word QuestsWord Quests
 Word lists that provide thematic units of English words derived from Latin and Greek sources.
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Word RoguesWord Rogues
 Tips on writing, English, and grammar. This site also includes active community college English syllabii and links to other writing, grammar sites.
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Word SpyWord Spy
 The word lover's web site by Paul McFedries.
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WordelizerWordelizer
 Delve deeply into a word or subject. Quick search of several word and language related sites.
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WordinessWordiness
 A list of words and phrases to purge from your writing.
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WordWizardWordWizard
 Portal for word lovers. Learn about word meanings, slang, quotations, insults, and famous authors. Wordwizard offers a round trip across the English language.
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World Wide WordsWorld Wide Words
 Explores the history, evolution byways, quirks, and curiosities of the English language. New and recent words and phrases are often featured, as are books on aspects of English. A weekly newsletter is sent by e-mail and RSS.
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Writer's DreamtoolsWriter's Dreamtools
 A series of useful tools to enhance writers' and students' creativity, spark ideas and fight writer's block.
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Writing For MultimediaWriting For Multimedia
 Michael Butzgy's style guide for multimedia.
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WritingDENWritingDEN
 Interactive site created to help students improve English reading, writing and listening skills.
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Yale Style ManualYale Style Manual
 For the design of Web pages and Web sites. Covers graphic and information design, page layout, Web graphics, site organization, navigation, and Web multimedia content.
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