English: Written Communication: OWLs & Other Writing Web Sites

The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses writing resources and instructional material, and we provide these as a free service of the Writing Lab at Purdue. Students, members of the community, and users worldwide will find information to assist with many writing projects. Teachers and trainers may use this material for in-class and out-of-class instruction.

Here you will find many instructional materials that faculty and staff have developed for their Writing Center teaching.

Interactive citation reference tool from Trinity College (CT)

Classic English language usage guide

Mignon Fogarty is the host of Grammar Girl and founder of Quick and Dirty Tips.

Tips and interactive quizzes about grammar and writing

Online dictionary, thesaurus, Spanish-English translator, and other tools.

Free version has definitions, with subscription option for more features

Interactive learning object from Wisc Online covering the basics of the writing process