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- For a very clear definition of a research paper, you might want to consult What is a Research Paper? The explanation says that "A research paper is an expanded ESSAY that presents your own interpretation or evaluation or argument." The site leads to a step by step guide to "Building the Essay Draft." The site is a real gem. It is the creation of Empire State College, part of SUNY (State University of New York).
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And University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has done it again with its online Writing Techniques Handbook.
- Professor Dietrich recommends, from the University of Chicago Writing Program, Writing in College.
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Another excellent source is Rensseleaer Polytechnic Institute's list of online Handouts. It's well organized, clear and easy to use.
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Specifically for technical writing comes Online Technical Writing from Austin Community College in Texas.
- The Writer's Complex, from Empire State College, you will find great help to "Understand assignments and meet professors' expectations--from your own perspective" plus other supporting links.
- The Elements of Style, by William Strunk, Jr. is a must for rules of usage and principles of composition.
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Also at Bartleby.com, you can find the The American Heritage® Book of English Usage.
- Bobbi's Place provides "many useful resources."
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For the Web, try Writing for the Web from Yahoo.
- 21st Century Literacies - Tools for Reading the World links to topics that, together, provide a broad and interesting view.
- Tools for Collaboration is especially useful for instructors.
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