Writers' Research Page
A compilation of various suggested URLs for researchers
Online Dictionaries, Glossaries and Encyclopedias
An annotated listing of dictionaries, glossaries and encyclopedias that have some sort of version online or, if you will, a glossary of glossaries.
The Virtual Reference Desk
Reference index from Purdue University
Writing@CSU
The website of the Writing Center at Colorado State University. Provides writing guides, tutorials and other information.
Student Research
Information developed and created by Marcus P. Zillman, M.S., A.M.H.A. for monitoring student research resources on the Internet.
Compucan.com
Numerous free online encyclopedias and advanced reference search tools.
Writers copyright information
Copyright Witness fact sheet dealing with copyright issues affecting writers. The site also contains a lot of general copyright information and advice, plus a registration facility to lodge copies of your work.
Electric Library
The Electric Library makes it possible to conduct real research over the Internet, using a deep database of reliable sources. Subscribers get 7 days free use of this site.
iTools
Search dictionaries, thesauri, the Bible, and many other tools.
Law Resources
Links to research on all types of law resources including a vast library of legal decisions.
Leeds University Library, classics research materials
Covers classical literature - dates range from 1680 to present day.
Lexis-Nexis
Free access to class prep tools, The Bridge project, and web lectures on torts, contracts, property and other legal topics.
The Seven Steps of the Research Process
Outlines a simple strategy for finding information for a research paper and documenting the sources.
Advice about writing a report
ABC study guide about report writing.
My Virtual Reference Desk
A one-stop site for all things Internet: news, weather, sports, reference, encyclopedia (50 areas), facts on file, FAQs, tutorials, search engines, Win95, free stuff, games
Ask the Experts
A comprehensive listing of links to experts in various fields.
Parts of a Research Paper
General guidance.
The Spire Project
A better way to find information. Research, searching the web, or whatever you happen to be looking for - you will find it here.
Information Brokerage
Becoming an information broker can prove to be a bright home-business decision for a writer.
Research Tools
By Glenn Hameroff at Suite101.com.
GrassHopper Shopper
A huge page full of Research Engines to help writers get the jump on gathering information.
Advice on Academic Writing
Includes articles on critical reading, planning, researching, style and editing, grammar and punctuation.
The Word Pool
This UK children's book site provides book reviews, ideas, reviews and information on writing for children
Writers Free Reference
A list of free reference sites useful to writers and anyone looking for free information.
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