Online Tutorial Resources
We invite you to also visit electronic online writing labs (OWLs) such as:
Please feel free to check out these websites to learn more about grammar and writing. Many of the websites include practice activities.
Grammar Websites
Grammar Bytes – Instruction with Attitude
Watch PowerPoint presentations and YouTube videos about grammar. This website also includes practice activities. Click the link below
Prewriting Strategies
This website provides an overview of several prewriting techniques including clustering, looping and questioning strategies.
THESIS Statement
This website link below will further explain the process of writing a good thesis statement
Watch the video below for in-depth explanation
Purdue’s OWL is renowned, so feel free to explore its other resources. This particular page provides examples of thesis statements.
Paragraph Development
This handout provides an example of an effective paragraph, including a topic sentence, supporting evidence and a concluding observation.
MLA Format
The West Valley College Library’s handout about MLA guidelines features the works cited formats for the most used sources.
Format your essay according to MLA guidelines with the Purdue OWL’s explanation.
Typing PRactice
Practice your typing skills with these fun, free typing games.
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Anna O’Neal
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