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Dictionary of English: Clichés, Pretentious Language, and Jargon -
Presents a list of examples of three kinds of language to avoid, with an explanation of why they are not recommended.
http://www.tiscali.co.uk/reference/dictionaries/english/data/d0081759.html Grammar Slammer -
This help file indexes style and usage, capitalization, abbreviations, punctuation, letter writing, common mistakes and a grammar glossary.
http://englishplus.com/grammar/index.htm Garbl's Editorial Style Manual -
Searchable advice on abbreviations, capitalization, grammar, numbers, punctuation, spelling and word usage.
http://home.comcast.net/~garbl/stylemanual/ New Words In English -
Neologisms and new uses of words in English.
http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~ling215/NewWords/ Top20Composition.com -
Online directory for grammar, spelling, puncuation, research, creative writing, and proofreading resources.
http://www.top20composition.com Common Errors in English -
An explanation of common English usage errors and how to avoid making them.
http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/ The Sports Cliche List -
A searchable collection of cliches used by American teams, fans, coaches and commentators, with humorous comments and sound clips.
http://www.sportscliche.com The Elements of Style - William Strunk -
Principal requirements of plain English style. Focuses on the rules of usage in literature, composition and grammar.
http://bartleby.com/141/ AmeriSpeak -
Common American sayings and what they actually mean.
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~genepool/amerispeak.htm WordWizard -
Learn about word meanings, slang, quotations, insults, and famous authors.
http://www.wordwizard.com/ Plain English Campaign -
Working internationally to try to get public information written in plain English, instead of using gobbledygook, jargon and legalese. Includes examples, with annual awards for the worst offenders.
http://www.plainenglish.co.uk/ AskOxford.com -
For questions on English grammar, spelling, and usage. Search a dictionary of words, names or quotations.
http://www.askoxford.com/ Plain Language -
A guide to help writers avoid confusing language and long-windedness. Can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF.
http://www.plainlanguage.gov/ Cliché Day Quiz -
Test your knowledge of the origins of common cliches.
http://reference.aol.com/quizzes/cliche-day Guide to Grammar and Writing -
Features searchable index of grammatical rules, explanations, comments on style, and usage suggestions.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar Cliche Finder -
A searchable database of overused expressions, with a fun feature creating a random list.
http://www.westegg.com/cliche/ What is Plagiarism? -
Answers common questions that students may have on the subject and confronts some of their excuses for not giving proper credit to their sources.
http://www11.georgetown.edu/programs/gervase/hc/plagiarism.html Capitalizing -
Provides a list of rules and examples. Includes sentences, quotations, proper nouns, names, titles, and scientific nomenclature.
http://englishplus.com/grammar/captcont.htm Right Words -
A series of short articles about grammar and punctuation, with light hearted examples of common mistakes.
http://rightwords.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=4&id=13&Itemid=30
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