Directory of Style Resources

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This category contains sites that provide information, tips, guides, and activities to help kids and teens learn proper composition style and usage.

Style includes learning how to avoid the use of cliches, slang, and overly complicated or long-winded methods of conveying meaning in writing.

Resources in This Category

• Capitalizing

  http://englishplus.com/grammar/captcont.htm
  Provides a list of rules and examples. Includes sentences, quotations, proper nouns, names, titles, and scientific nomenclature.

• Cliche Finder

  http://www.westegg.com/cliche/
  A searchable database of overused expressions, with a fun feature creating a random list.

• Common Errors in English

  http://public.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/
  An explanation of common English usage errors and how to avoid making them.

• Grammar Slammer

  http://englishplus.com/grammar/
  This help file indexes style and usage, capitalization, abbreviations, punctuation, letter writing, common mistakes and a grammar glossary.

• Guide to Grammar and Writing

  http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
  Features searchable index of grammatical rules, explanations, comments on style, and usage suggestions.

• Plain English Campaign

  http://www.plainenglish.co.uk/
  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.

• Plain Language

  http://www.plainlanguage.gov/
  A guide to help writers avoid confusing language and long-windedness. Can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF.

• The Elements of Style - William Strunk

  http://www.bartleby.com/141/
  Principal requirements of plain English style. Focuses on the rules of usage in literature, composition and grammar.

• The Sports Cliche List

  http://www.sportscliche.com/
  A searchable collection of cliches used by American teams, fans, coaches and commentators, with humorous comments and sound clips.

• WordWizard

  http://www.wordwizard.com/
  Learn about word meanings, slang, quotations, insults, and famous authors.

 

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