Writing+Resources

= Writing Resources  =

Text Resources in the Media Center

 * //Before the First Word -// VHS 411 BEF
 * //How to Write a Report -// 808.06 NEW
 * //Writer's Inc: a student handbook for writing and learning -// RES

Text Resources in the English Department

 * //Out-write Success -// pink booklets

Internet Resources through the Otsego High School Virtual Media Center
//How to access directly from school or home://
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//How to access via the district site://
 * Go to the Otsego Public Schools website []
 * Click on the "buildings" button on the left hand side of the screen
 * Click on the "Otsego High School" link or picture on the right side of the page
 * Click on the "Media Center" button on the lower left hand side of the screen
 * You should now be on the "Otsego High School Virtual Media Center" page

Otsego High School Virtual Media Center Resources
Click on @General Research Resources to access: //This website is an awesome resource for finding a controversial topic to write about.// //These resources ar//e very //valuable links to assistance with specific assignments as well as for finding research information.// __Learning ExpressLibrary__ - Writing - Grammar - Vocabulary - Spelling - Reading __Expanded Academic ASAP__ __Gale Virtual Reference Library__ __General Reference Center Gold__ __InfoTrac Student Editon__ __New York Times__ __NewsBank Michigan Newspapers__ __OmniFile Full Text Select__ __Sirs Renaissance__
 * Opposing Viewpoints (password: remote)
 * MeL Portal: Teen Gateway (You will need a Michigan State ID or Michigan State Driver's License number to enter the portal from home)

Internet Resources for Essay Writing
//**The OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue University = GOLDMINE**// http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ //-// Writing process - Essay style writing - Research writing - Citation of sources - Grammar //**WAC Student Resources**// http://www.public.coe.edu/wac/resourcew.htm - a resource for students to write, no matter what the subject is. This site offers tips and guidance on different types of writing, including resumes and cover letters. In addition, there are additional links to help you to complete your writing assignments successfully and samples of various writing styles with comments for students to consider when writing their own assignments. //**Paradigm on Writing Assistant**// http://www.powa.org/ - online writing assistant for everything from sentence structure to different styles of essays //**Guide to Writing a Basic Essay**// http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/ - online guide to basic essay writing – includes information about choosing topic, if necessary. This website takes you through the entire organization process, in case you forget what you need to include. //**ABCs of the Writing Process**// http://www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/ - a great resource on the writing process, and staying on track with creating your essay using good process //**Teenspace – A+ Research & Writing**// http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/ - step by step guide for doing research and writing the research paper http://library.sau.edu/bestinfo/Hot/hotindex.htm - offers a listing of “hot” topics to write about http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/1stqs.html - interactive site that takes your answers to targeted questions and helps you begin the writing process in an organized manner http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifehack/guide-to-grammar-and-writing.html - Quick reference for Grammar and writing http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/ - Resource site for creating reference styles for your research projects http://www.enhancemywriting.com/ - This site is designed for those writers who would like to improve their skills in various areas of research, style, organization, sentence flow, etc. http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~wricntr/resources.html - The Harvard University Writing center has designed this website to offer handouts on various parts of improving writing.
 * //Best Information on the Net: St Ambrose University//**
 * //Writer’s Web: Where to Start a Paper//**
 * //Stepcase: LifeHack – Guide to Grammar and Writing//**
 * //Research & Documentation Online by Bedford St. Martin’s Diane Hacker//**
 * //Enhance My Writing.com//**
 * //The Writing Center at Harvard//**

General Reference Resources
//**Homework Spot**// http://www.homeworkspot.com/ - great site for finding information and help for all of your subjects http://webster.commnet.edu/writing/writing.htm - a very long list of websites that offer information and assistance on everything from grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, writing styles, and much, much more. There are also practice test and application activities available through the various websites, to help you practice your skills. //**Bibliography/Citation**// For assistance in creating accurate citations in specific styles/formats - @Citation Tools
 * //Online Resources for Writers//**