Recommended Academic Writing Online Resources for EAL Writers
The following resources can be used to:
review and test your knowledge of English grammar, sentence structure, and usage
increase your familiarity with academic writing.
English grammar, sentence structure, usage
The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) Find information to assist students with many
writing projects, during any stage of the writing process.
OWL Resources include: Writing process, General Academic Writing,
Research & Citation, Grammar, ESL, Internet Literacy, Writing in SS, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, and much more!!
English grammar, sentence structure, usage “Hypergrammar”
Some of the links on this website include: Punctuation Using Verbs Building Phrases Writing Paragraphs Diction – word usage Spelling Copyright and Terms of Use
English grammar, sentence structure, usage Self-study Quizzes for ESL Students
3 levels of difficulty
1. How often do you play tennis?
A. On Tuesday. B. For two hours. C. Almost every day. D. With John.
2. Where do you usually eat lunch? A. Sandwich. B. With Jane. C. At 12:00pm. D. In the cafeteria.
English grammar, sentence structure, usage The Oxford Advanced Learner’s
Dictionary – a must!!
Grammar Girl’s Quick Tips for Better Writing – Podcast
Academic Writing Conventions
SFU’s Student Learning Commons links to online writing resources Popular Academic and Professional Writing Sites Academic Writing Advice Academic Writing in the Disciplines Initial Stages of Writing: Ideas, information, and topics Thesis-building and Argumentation Research Papers Research Proposals for Thesis or Funding: general strategies Usage and Grammar Grad Students ESL
Academic Writing Conventions U of T Writing Centre: Advice on Academic
Writing
Planning and Organization Using Sources Specific Types of Writing Style and Editing Grammar and Punctuation Some Answers for ESL Students
Academic Writing Conventions University of N. Carolina Writing Center
Handouts on Writing the PaperArgumentAudience Brainstorming Conclusions
Handouts on Citation, Style…APAArticlesCommas
Handouts on Writing AssignmentsAbstractsBusiness lettersComparing/Contrasting
Handouts on Writing for Specific Fields AnthropologyArt HistoryCommunicationsDramaHistory…