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Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University

This website -- the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University -- now contains more than 1 Gigabyte of writing-related material, with new material being added almost every month. The web site contains hypertext workshops and subject tutorials on writing research papers, resumes, and cover letters, huge collections of links to help users find information on the Internet, PowerPoint presentations about all aspects of writing that can be downloaded for use in classes or individual study, and a voluminous quantity of web pages that cover all aspects of writing – from cover letters to commas.

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Educator on 2/12/2014
From the perspective of a one-time journalist and freelance writer, I have to say this is the best resource that I have ever seen online for writers. The depth and breadth are astonishing. There is simply no end to what you can find here.
Educator on 9/24/2013
Another website described it best: This website is the grandaddy of all online writing labs. The printable handouts are invaluable and even include exercises to help one understand the different parts of speech. For the gifted student who may have skipped grades where extensive grammar was covered, this is a great resource for learning or simply for review. The site is a little difficult to navigate initially, but with such a wealth of information it is worth the effort.
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