Advice on Academic Writing
Includes articles on critical reading, planning, researching, style and editing, grammar and punctuation.
Ask the Experts
A comprehensive listing of links to experts in various fields.
Compucan.com
Numerous free online encyclopedias and advanced reference search tools.
Electric Library
The Electric Library makes it possible to conduct real research over the Internet, using a deep database of reliable sources. Subscribers get 7 days free use of this site.
GrassHopper Shopper
A huge page full of Research Engines to help writers get the jump on gathering information.
How to write a research paper
General advice for writing research papers.
Information Brokerage
Becoming an information broker can prove to be a bright home-business decision for a writer.
iTools
Search dictionaries, thesauri, the Bible, and many other tools.
Lexis-Nexis
Free access to class prep tools, The Bridge project, and web lectures on torts, contracts, property and other legal topics.
My Virtual Reference Desk
A one-stop site for all things Internet: news, weather, sports, reference, encyclopedia (50 areas), facts on file, FAQs, tutorials, search engines, Win95, free stuff, games
Online Dictionaries, Glossaries and Encyclopedias
An annotated listing of dictionaries, glossaries and encyclopedias that have some sort of version online or, if you will, a glossary of glossaries.
Research Tools
By Glenn Hameroff at Suite101.com.
The Seven Steps of the Research Process
Outlines a simple strategy for finding information for a research paper and documenting the sources.
The Spire Project
A better way to find information. Research, searching the web, or whatever you happen to be looking for - you will find it here.
Writers copyright information
Copyright Witness fact sheet dealing with copyright issues affecting writers. The site also contains a lot of general copyright information and advice, plus a registration facility to lodge copies of your work.
Writers Free Reference
A list of free reference sites useful to writers and anyone looking for free information.
Writers Write
Research advice, tips and resources meaningful to writers.
Writing@CSU
The website of the Writing Center at Colorado State University. Provides writing guides, tutorials and other information.
