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19 sites in Style

AmeriSpeak Save
Common american sayings and what they actually mean.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~genepool/ame...   
AskOxford.com Save
For questions on English grammar, spelling, and usage. Search a dictionary of words, names or quotations.
http://www.askoxford.com/   
Capitalizing Save
Provides a list of rules and examples. Includes sentences, quotations, proper nouns, names, titles, and scientific nomenclature.
http://englishplus.com/grammar/captco...   
Cliché Day Quiz Save
Test your knowledge of the origins of common cliches.
http://reference.aol.com/quizzes/clic...   
Cliche Finder Save
A searchable database of overused expressions, with a fun feature creating a random list.
http://www.westegg.com/cliche/   
Common Errors in English Save
An explanation of common English usage errors and how to avoid making them.
http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/   
Dictionary of English: Clichés, Pretentious Language, and Jargon Save
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/di...   
Garbl's Editorial Style Manual Save
Searchable advice on abbreviations, capitalization, grammar, numbers, punctuation, spelling and word usage.
http://home.comcast.net/~garbl/stylem...   
Grammar Slammer Save
This help file indexes style and usage, capitalization, abbreviations, punctuation, letter writing, common mistakes and a grammar glossary.
http://englishplus.com/grammar/index.htm   
Guide to Grammar and Writing Save
Features searchable index of grammatical rules, explanations, comments on style, and usage suggestions.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar   
New Words In English Save
Neologisms and new uses of words in English.
http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~ling215/N...   
Plain English Campaign Save
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/   
Plain Language Save
A guide to help writers avoid confusing language and long-windedness. Can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF.
http://www.plainlanguage.gov/   
Right Words Save
A series of short articles about grammar and punctuation, with light hearted examples of common mistakes.
http://www.rightwords.co.nz/backnews....   
The Elements of Style - William Strunk Save
Principal requirements of plain English style. Focuses on the rules of usage in literature, composition and grammar.
http://bartleby.com/141/   
The Sports Cliche List Save
A searchable collection of cliches used by American teams, fans, coaches and commentators, with humorous comments and sound clips.
http://www.sportscliche.com   
Top20Composition.com Save
Online directory for grammar, spelling, puncuation, research, creative writing, and proofreading resources.
http://www.top20composition.com   
What is Plagiarism? Save
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://www.georgetown.edu/honor/plagi...   
WordWizard Save
Learn about word meanings, slang, quotations, insults, and famous authors.
http://www.wordwizard.com/   

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