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)Purdue Online Writing Lab 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”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 Self-study Quizzes 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!! The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary  Grammar Girl’s Quick Tips for Better Writing – Podcast

Academic Writing Conventions  SFU’s Student Learning Commons links to online writing resourceslinks 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 WritingAdvice 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 CenterWriting Center Handouts on Writing the Paper Argument Audience Brainstorming Conclusions Handouts on Citation, Style… APA Articles Commas Handouts on Writing Assignments Abstracts Business letters Comparing/Contrasting Handouts on Writing for Specific Fields Anthropology Art History Communications Drama History…