Style, Grammar, and Usage

The following sites provide information on style, grammar, and usage:

Alexander Communications Newsletter
A form for requesting an online newsletter about good writing.

The Chicago Manual of Style FAQ
An extensive list of questions and answers related to elements of style as prescribed by the Chicago Manual of Style.

Common Errors in English, by Paul Brians
An alphabetical list of common errors.

The Elements of Style
William Strunk’s 1918 edition.

The FontSite: Using Latin Terms Part I and Part II
Article on how to correctly use Latin terms and abbreviations such as i.e., e.g., re, vs., and etc.

Guide to Grammar and Style, by Jack Lynch
A miscellany of grammatical rules and explanations, comments on style, and suggestions on usage.

Guide to Grammar and Writing, by Charles Darling
Guide to basic grammar and composition.

Writer’s Block E-Zine, Writing Tips
Advanced tips on abbreviations, capitalization, numbers, punctuation, word usage, and writing styles.

A Written Word: Grammar Tips You Never Learned in School
Tips and examples of common errors.

Referencing Print and Electronic Sources

The following sites provide information about referencing sources:

Citation & Style Guides
Concordia University Library’s list of resources for citing sources.

APAStyle.org, Electronic References
Citing electronic media, from the APA Publication Manual.

Columbia Guide to Online Style
From Columbia University Press. The basic guide describes the elements of citation, how to document sources in the text, and how to prepare the bibliographic material.

CyberBee: Citing Electronic Resources
Examples of how to cite electronic resources, and links to related sites.