- Capitalizing
Provides a list of rules and examples. Includes sentences, quotations, proper nouns, names, titles, and scientific nomenclature.
http://englishplus.com/grammar/captcont.htm
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- Cliche Finder
A searchable database of overused expressions, with a fun feature creating a random list.
http://www.westegg.com/cliche/
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- Common Errors in English
Clear and concise explanation of the difference between correct and incorrect usage in American English spelling, grammar and idiom, with entertaining examples.
http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/
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- Commonly Confused Words
Presents a list of words often used incorrectly in scientific and technical writing.
http://www.pnl.gov/ag/usage/confuse.html
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- Deadwood Phrases
Offers a list of alternatives to common deadwood phrases to help make writing clearer.
http://www.pnl.gov/ag/usage/deadwood.html
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- Dictionary of English: Clichés, Pretentious Language, and Jargon
Presents a list of examples of three kinds of language to avoid, with an explanation of why they are not recommended.
http://www.tiscali.co.uk/reference/dictionaries/english/data/d0081759.html
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- Garbl's Editorial Style Manual
Searchable advice on abbreviations, capitalization, grammar, numbers, punctuation, spelling and word usage.
http://home.comcast.net/~garbl/stylemanual/
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- Guide to Grammar and Writing
Features searchable index of grammatical rules, explanations, comments on style, and usage suggestions.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar
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- Plain English Campaign
Working internationally to try to get public information written in plain English, instead of using gobbledygook, jargon and legalese. Includes examples, with annual awards for the worst offenders.
http://www.plainenglish.co.uk/
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- Plain Language Action Network
Promoting clearer communication between the public and government. This site has resources for writers to attain that goal.
http://www.plainlanguage.gov/
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- Right Words
A series of short articles about grammar and punctuation, with light hearted examples of common mistakes.
http://www.rightwords.co.nz/backnews.html
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- The Elements of Style - William Strunk
Principal requirements of plain English style. Focuses on the rules of usage in literature, composition and grammar.
http://bartleby.com/141/
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- The Sports Cliche List
A searchable collection of cliches used by American teams, fans, coaches and commentators, with humorous comments and sound clips.
http://www.sportscliche.com
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