Web Directory

» A Concise Guide to Writing, Language, and Grammar
   Rules of capitalization and punctuation, as well as commonly mispronounced and misspelled words.
   http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001600.html

» ACE Copyediting
   A free monthly self-help writing guide for students of the English language who want to communicate more effectively. Guide covers grammar, punctuation, spelling, cliches, and jargon.
   http://www.acecopyediting.com/ACEcopyediting%20-%20Self-Help%20Guide.htm

» All You Need to Know About Commas
   This site will give you information, definition, and rules about commas. Also has links to other sites for further information.
   http://freewebs.com/ashk4007/

» Apostrophe Protection Society
   Illustrates the correct use of the apostrophe in spelling the plural and possessive. Gives examples of misuse and the rules and examples for correct use.
   http://www.apostrophe.org.uk/

» Basic Cozy Grammar Course
   A light hearted approach to learning basic English grammar. Featuring 27 lessons contained on two videos with companion workbook/study guide.
   http://www.splashesfromtheriver.com

» Chicago Manual of Style FAQ
   FAQ site designed to help CMS users eliminate ambiguities or misunderstandings found in the book itself.
   http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/cmosfaq.html

» Common Errors in English
   An explanation of common English usage errors and how to avoid making them.
   http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/

» Commonly Misused Words
   Explains the difference between similar words with different meanings.
   http://www.sourceaid.com/reference/pdf/misused-words.pdf

» Daily Grammar
   Improve your writing with free daily e-mail grammar lessons.
   http://www.dailygrammar.com/

» English 126 HyperTextBook
   Modern English Grammar from the Daniel Kies and the College of DuPage.
   http://papyr.com/hypertextbooks/engl_126/book126.htm

» English Chick: Grammar Lessons
   Starts with remedial lessons and expands to other sites.
   http://www.englishchick.com/grammar/

» English Grammar Clinic
   An on-line grammar clinic from England. Administered by the Lydbury Centre. Bulletin boards and chat.
   http://www.lydbury.co.uk/forum/

» English Grammar The Easy Way
   This site explains English, so that everyone can understand.
   http://www.english-the-easy-way.com

» English Grammar Tutor
   An online grammar book for student editors.
   http://www.englishgrammartutor.com

» Fifty Years of Stupid Grammar Advice
   An essay criticizing the grammar rules in, and grammar of, Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style.
   http://chronicle.com/free/v55/i32/32b01501.htm

» Get It Write - Tip Archive
   Offers a new tip about English grammar and usage every two weeks. Subscription service available to have tips sent via email.
   http://www.getitwriteonline.com/archive/tips.htm

» Glossary of English Grammar Terms
   A fully cross-referenced dictionary of grammatical terms of English language containing more than 250 English grammar entries.
   http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary.html

» Grammar Bytes
   Grammar explanations, handouts for teachers and students, and interactive exercises.
   http://chompchomp.com

» Grammar Check
   Offers opt-in subscribers a free, monthly ezine with a grammar feature and questions and answers submitted by readers, along with a review of a writing resource.
   http://www.grammarcheck.com

» Grammar Hotline Directory
   Find phone numbers, e-mail addresses, web sites which you can contact for answers to short questions about writing.
   http://www.tcc.edu/students/resources/writcent/gh/hotlinol.htm

» Grammar Now
   Grammar and composition questions answered. Proofreading and editing service are also offered.
   http://www.grammarnow.com

» Grammar Source: Englishpedia
   A curmudgeonly blog on grammar, with questions answered.
   http://grammarsource.com/

» Grammar and Usage for the Non-Expert
   Targeted, nontechnical articles on problems of grammar and usage that even good writers sometimes have trouble with.
   http://grammartips.homestead.com/index.html

» Grammar for Teachers
   An introduction to grammar, and glossary of grammatical terms for teachers of English, with downloadable study guides.
   http://www.grammarforteachers.co.uk/

» Grammarphobia.com
   Brought to you by Patricia T. O'Conner, author of "Woe Is I," and the writer Stewart Kellerman.
   http://www.grammarphobia.com

» How to Write Well: Using the Apostrophe
   Tutorial on the use of apostrophes for omission and possession.
   http://www.write101.com/sample.htm

» One Step Forward: Better Writing through Grammar
   Blogged explanations of English grammar rules, from parts of speech and punctuation to putting them all together.
   http://www.one-step-forward.net/

» Online Writing Resources
   Interactive lessons in grammar, mechanics and punctuation using PowerPoint, Word, and HTML.
   http://xnet.rrc.mb.ca/leshanson/Writing_Resources.htm

» Plain English Training
   Online courses in plain English and grammar.
   http://www.plainenglishtraining.com

» Plain Words
   A guide to the use of English by Sir Ernest Gowers.
   http://www.ourcivilisation.com/smartboard/shop/gowerse/complete/index.htm

» Punctuation Made Simple
   Discussion of several of the most useful punctuation marks: the colon, semicolon, comma, dash, and apostrophe.
   http://lilt.ilstu.edu/golson/punctuation/

» Reflexive Pronouns
   Explanation of usage for reflexive pronouns: myself, himself, herself, themselves, and ourselves. Includes practice sentences and an answer key.
   http://www.lessontutor.com/eesReflexive.html

» Sentence Diagrams
   Diagrams of moderately long and complex sentences are accompanied by explanations for both beginners and experienced diagrammers.
   http://german-latin-english.com/basicdiagrams.htm

» Serendipity: Common Errors
   An examination of common errors that are becoming generally accepted as correct. A mini-course in English usage.
   http://www.serendipity.li/errors.html

» The English Language
   A site with thoughts on why using sound English is important and on just what "sound English" is.
   http://owlcroft.com/english/

» The Grammar Curmudgeon
   Discusses grammatical rules, offers pointers for writers, presents essays on language and related topics, and contains three open discussion boards.
   http://www.grammarmudge.cityslide.com

» The Grammar Guru
   Web site of syndicated columnist and author of The Grammatically Correct Handbook. Read columns, book chapters, find out how to order the book.
   http://www.thegrammarguru.com

» The Kings's English, 2nd ed.
   Online publication of H.W. Fowler's "The King's English."
   http://www.bartleby.com/116/

» The Online Writing Project
   Provides and organizes writing guides and grammar handouts created by writing centers and English Departments at American universities.
   http://cai.ucdavis.edu/trc/trcdefault.html

» The Scarlet Pen
   Downloadable style and usage guide containing 300 commonly misused words and amusing sample sentences. [Microsoft Word format, 240kb in size]
   http://home.earthlink.net/~thescarletpen/scarletpen/guide.html

» The Truth About Grammar
   Two word lovers fighting the War on Error.
   http://www.thetruthaboutgrammar.com/

» Tomato Nation: Sincerely Your's
   Essay about incorrect grammar usage, with examples of common errors and advice as to how to avoid them.
   http://tomatonation.com/?p=578

» Tutoring English Grammar and Composition
   Free online program of instruction in basic English grammar and composition for the use of parents and others and for those learning English as a second language.
   http://users.sfo.com/~parvin/grammarandcomposition.html

» Washingtonpost.com: A Dash of Comma Sense
   Columnist gives examples why correct punctuation is important.
   http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A43938-2004May20.html

» Webgrammar's Place
   Tips, tutorials, and resources for writers, students, editors, educators, and web designers. Also, Webgrammar answers questions about American English grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and usage.
   http://www.webgrammar.com

» What's the Plural of `Virus'?
   A thorough investigation.
   http://www.linuxmafia.com/~rick/faq/plural-of-virus.html

» Your Guide to English Prepositions
   Software program designed to help users find/know the right preposition in 5 seconds.
   http://www.goodenglish.com