http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/ Some examples of sensitive areas in our language http://www.randomhouse.com/words/language/avoid_guide.html Common Errors in English http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/ Strunk’s Elements of Style http://www.bartleby.com/141/index.html A great site for writing help http://owl.english.purdue.edu/ Roget’s Thesaurus Online http://humanities.uchicago.edu/forms_unrest/ROGET.html World Wide Web Acronym and Abbreviation Server http://www.ucc.ie/cgi-bin/acronym Look up slang words here Vocabulary help – Focus on Words Vocabulary help - Fun http://syndicate.com/index.html Test your knowledge of computer terms here http://www.watauga.k12.nc.us/br/Quiz_1.htm Comma rules http://www.chompchomp.com/rules.htm Persuasive Essay Peer editing sheet 1.
Introduction
is a clear example that creates interest in the topic Conclusion
is a drawing together of ideas, driving home the main point 2.
The
topic in question is clearly stated along with the clearly stated position
of the writer 3.
The
paper is organized so that it clearly builds to the major point 4.
The
writer presents additional examples and opinions to support his/her case 5.
The
paper reads smoothly because of the use of logic and transition words and
phrases to link ideas and opinions 1.
All
of the conventions of grammar are correctly observed (15) 2.
Statistics
and/or facts are presented and supported with complete references in the
text (15) 3.
The
voice of the writer comes across in an original, personal manner created by
sensitive verb, noun and adjective choice and the use of metaphor or
figurative language (15)
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