Style guides are manuals which instruct writers how to use grammar, phrases, and words.
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After the Deadline
Tool which catches spelling errors as well as makes grammar and style suggestions. Also offers integration with a variety of text editors, as well as service plans.
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Bartleby: The Elements of Style
A searchable text of William Strunk Jr's classic guide.
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The Chicago Manual of Style
Describes the guide and provides examples of content plus information subscriptions.
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Diffchecker
Online tool for finding the differences in the texts of two documents or copied blocks of texts.
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Fraze It
Advanced search engine focusing on phrases and words used in common expressions and idioms.
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Indispensable Writing Resources
Resources designed to help users with writing or researching a paper, including links to reference material, writing labs, and writing-related websites.
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National Punctuation Day
A celebration of punctuation held annually on September 24, with links to books and resources for proper punctuation, and signs displaying unintentionally humorous errors.
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Slang City
Guide to a wide range of American slang. With writer columns and resources.
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Speaking Writing
Compilation of articles pertaining to speaking and writing, with quizzes and information on grammar and punctuation.
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VocabGrabber
Analyzes text and provides information on the frequency of word usage, as well as a visual thesaurus. Offers a 14 day free trial.
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Web Style Guide
Guide to good web page of website development. Tackles issues in content, graphics, page layout, and site organization.
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Word Information
Online dictionary featuring English words from Latin and Greek origins.
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Wordcounter
Online tool for determining the frequency by which certain words are used in an article.
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World Wide Words
Discussions and insights on the different aspects of English language history, development, and quirks.