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Purdue University Owl: Workplace Writers
Purdue University offers this great resource for students and teachers looking for sample cover letters.
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Purdue University Owl: Writing a Research Paper
This resource provides many links to information on writing research papers.
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Purdue University Owl: Writing a Research Paper
This resource provides many links to information on writing research papers.
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Purdue University Owl: A or An? Exercises
This printable lesson gives examples of "a" and "an" usage, followed by a practice lesson, and answer sheet.
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Purdue University Owl: Using Commas: Exercise #1
Practice using commas as you complete this exercise, which requires you to know your comma rules.
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Purdue University Owl: Commas: Exercise #4
Students' proofread sentences and decide the correct placement of commas. Answers are provided for students' to review.
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Purdue University Owl: Suffixes: Ible vs. Able
A constant dilemma: ible or able? Find out when to use which.
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Purdue University Owl: Using Pronouns Clearly
Grammar helper lesson that defines pronouns and explains their use. Includes sections: Agree in Number, Agree in Person, and Refer Clearly to a Specific Noun.
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Purdue University Owl: Commas vs. Semicolons in Compound Sentences
This lesson presents information on the use of the comma and semicolon in a compound sentence. A link will take you to an interactive exercise that applies the mechanics content. L.9-10.2a Punc/Indep Clause
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Purdue University Owl: Spelling: Common Words That Sound Alike
Brought to you by the Purdue University Online Writing Lab, common words that sound alike are listed. Examples: we're, where, were; your, you're; conscious, conscience. L.11-12.2b Spelling
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Purdue University Owl: Job Search Writing: Action Verbs to Describe Job Skills
Details about action verbs and why their use in describing skills, experiences, and accomplishments in employment-related documents is particularly effective.
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Purdue University Owl: Letters Concerning Employment: Resume Follow Up
A guide and model for following up on an a cover letter and resume that have already been sent to a potential employer.
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Purdue University Owl: Writing Exercise
From the Purdue University Writing Lab, this is an exercise to practice using numbers in writing. Answers are from a link at the bottom of the page.
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Purdue University Owl: Editing and Proofreading Strategies for Revision
This lesson contains strategies for proofreading your assignments. Use the links on the left for a step-by-step method for proofreading and editing for grammar and mechanics. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.5
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Purdue University Owl: Pronoun Case
Defines the three pronoun cases and gives rules for their use. Includes pronoun list and sample sentences.
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Purdue University Owl: Common Writing Assignments: Annotated Bibliographies
An explanation of annotated bibliographies: what they are, why they are used, and the different formats they they can take.
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Purdue University Owl: Count and Noncount Nouns: Exercises
Print out these five exercises covering countable and noncountable nouns. Link to answers provided.
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Purdue University Owl: Exercise : Intermediate Level Paraphrase Exercises
Practice paraphrasing sentences and summarizing short paragraphs.
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Purdue University Owl: Introduction to Prewriting (Invention)
"When you sit down to write, does your mind turn blank? Are you sure you have nothing to say?" Try these strategies to get yourself going.
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Purdue University Owl: Writing an Outline
Check out two outlining links under the heading "Invention/Planning." "Developing an Outline" shows how to use different organizational principles. Sample outline shows a complete outline for a paper, including thesis statement and...