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Purdue University Owl: Surveying
Learn about important things to remember when conducting a survey.
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Purdue University Owl: Using Articles
The definition of "articles" is followed by examples of definite, indefinite, omitted, and special-use articles. Further elaboration on article usage follows concerning countable and uncountable nouns, first vs. subsequent mention, and...
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Purdue University Owl: Writing About Literature
Purdue University's Writing Lab offers some hints and tips for writing about literature, including how to construct a thesis and how to handle secondary material.
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Purdue University Owl: Writing Definitions
This handout focuses on writing definitions including the three parts: term, class, and differentiating characteristics. It also explains when you need to use definitions and some additional tips for writing definitions.
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Purdue University Owl: Writing in Engineering: Handbook on Report Formats
The first page in a series of handouts addressing how to organize various report formats. Developed for engineers but useful across disciplines.
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Purdue University Owl: Writing Numbers
Straightforward tutorial explaining the rules about numbers in writing.
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Purdue University Owl: Commas: Quick Rules
A tutorial that provides strategies when proofreading for commas.
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Purdue University Owl: Resumes and Vitas: Scannable Resumes: Power Point
A slide presentation on how to write, format, and punctuate a scannable resume.
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Purdue University Owl: Exercise : Commas After Introductions Exercise 3
This resource provides practice with writing and punctuating sentences with introductory elements.
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Purdue University Owl: Evaluating Sources: Overview
This entry explains the need for evaluation sources, especially internet sources. W.9-10.6 Techno
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Purdue University Owl: Organizing an Exploratory Essay
This handout focuses on organizing exploratory or inquiry essays including the introduction, the body paragraphs, and the conclusion. W.11-12.2 Informative
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Purdue University Owl: Dangling Modifiers and How to Correct Them
A resource for learning about misplaced/dangling modifiers and finding and correcting them in your writing. Complete with examples and revisions.
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Purdue University Owl: Job Search Writing: Job Skills Checklist
A handout listing an inventory of skills that may be included in a resume or cover letter.
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Purdue University Owl: Extended Rules for Using Commas
Purdue University provides a tutorial on the correct usage of commas.
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Purdue University Owl: Commas Set Off Nonessential Elements: Exercise #1
This lesson provides a quiz on commas and nonessential elements. Answers included.
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Purdue University Owl: Writing Lab: Brief Overview of Punctuation
This lesson provides a brief overview of semicolons, colons, parentheses, dashes, quotation marks, italics, and underlining.
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Purdue University Owl: Adjective or Adverb?
A clear comparison of adverb and adjective function in sentences for the advanced English learner. Two practice exercises can be printed.
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Purdue University Owl: Annotated Bibliographies
This handout defines annotated bibliographies and explains the parts including summary, assessment, and reflection. It also discusses why one should do an annotated bibliography and provides links to APA and MLA formats.
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Purdue University Owl: Creating a Thesis Statement
Discover tips for writing thesis statements for analytical, expository and argumentative writing.
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Purdue University Owl: How the Internet and Search Engines Work
Learn how search engines work to find the exact information you are looking for.
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Purdue University Owl: Parallel Structure in Professional Writing
A good reference to consider when writing professionally (as in business/technical writing). Includes brief structural examples.
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Purdue University Owl: Prepositions of Direction: To, On(to), In(to)
Maintained by the Purdue University Writing Lab, this tutorial focuses specifically on the three prepositions mentioned in the title. After a general introduction, the site specifically discusses each preposition and presents examples.
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Purdue University Owl: Prepositions of Location: At, In, On
Maintained by the Purdue University Writing Lab, this tutorial focuses specifically on the three prepositions mentioned in the title: "at", "in", and "on". Explains spatial relationships and examines "in" and "on" more closely.
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Purdue University Owl: Prepositions of Spatial Relationships
Maintained by the Purdue University Writing Lab, this tutorial has pictures to represent the various relationship among objects in a given space. Good for visual learners.