Style

» AmeriSpeak
   Common American sayings and what they actually mean.

   
   http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~genepool/amerispeak.htm

» AskOxford.com
   For questions on English grammar, spelling, and usage. Search a dictionary of words, names or quotations.

   
   http://www.askoxford.com/

» Capitalizing
   Provides a list of rules and examples. Includes sentences, quotations, proper nouns, names, titles, and scientific nomenclature.

   
   http://englishplus.com/grammar/captcont.htm

» Cliche Finder
   A searchable database of overused expressions, with a fun feature creating a random list.

   
   http://www.westegg.com/cliche/

» Cliché Day Quiz
   Test your knowledge of the origins of common cliches.

   
   http://reference.aol.com/quizzes/cliche-day

» Common Errors in English
   An explanation of common English usage errors and how to avoid making them.

   
   http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/

» 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

» Garbl's Editorial Style Manual
   Searchable advice on abbreviations, capitalization, grammar, numbers, punctuation, spelling and word usage.

   
   http://home.comcast.net/~garbl/stylemanual/

» Grammar Slammer
   This help file indexes style and usage, capitalization, abbreviations, punctuation, letter writing, common mistakes and a grammar glossary.

   
   http://englishplus.com/grammar/index.htm

» Guide to Grammar and Writing
   Features searchable index of grammatical rules, explanations, comments on style, and usage suggestions.

   
   http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar

» New Words In English
   Neologisms and new uses of words in English.

   
   http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~ling215/NewWords/

» 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/

» Plain Language
   A guide to help writers avoid confusing language and long-windedness. Can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF.

   
   http://www.plainlanguage.gov/

» Right Words
   A series of short articles about grammar and punctuation, with light hearted examples of common mistakes.

   
   http://rightwords.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=4&id=13&Itemid=30

» 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/

» 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

» What is Plagiarism?
   Answers common questions that students may have on the subject and confronts some of their excuses for not giving proper credit to their sources.

   
   http://gervaseprograms.georgetown.edu/honor/system/53377.html

» WordWizard
   Learn about word meanings, slang, quotations, insults, and famous authors.

   
   http://www.wordwizard.com/