• Acronym Finder
  This site provides a searchable database of over 320,000 acronyms and abbreviations.
• Bartleby.com
  This site publishes many useful books online. Students, professors, and all site visitors can access references, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction free of charge.
• The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress
  The Center for the Book was established in 1977 as a way to use Library of Congress materials to promote reading and literacy in the US. It is designed to make access to Library materials easier and to serve as an advocate for books.
• The Library of Congress - Classification Outline
  This site contains a description of the Library of Congress's classification system, which differs from the commonly known Dewey Decimal system. It is a good idea to be familiar with this system before doing research. This is the system used by the KSU Sturgis Library.
• Indispensable Writing Resources
This site contains links to useful references and research materials on the Web and lists many materials in print. It also has links to online writing centers and other information for writers.
• Martindale's The Reference Desk
  This site contains a detailed directory of many sites that writers may find useful in researching and writing. Martindale has already done the search for you, just browse through the topics to find the information.
• National Creative Registry
  This organization was created in 1995 to help writers and others protect their creations. By enrolling in the service for ten years (fee required), writers have the ability to immediately register their work electronically. This is a private business and registration is different from a US copyright.
• ProfNet
  ProfNet links journalists with a wide variety of sources. The service is free to journalists, but writers must register and list their affiliated news organization. Experts from many different fields pay to be listed on this site.
• Thesaurus.com
  An online thesaurus. This site also contains a translator, dictionary, and other reference help.
• United States Copyright Office
  This site will answer any questions you may have about copyrighting your work. The site explains the purpose of copyrighting and gives rules and regulations for registering and obtaining a copyright for your work.
• Webopedia
  Webopedia is an online dictionary and search engine of technological terms. It serves as a guide for writers and editors and also provides easy-to-understand definitions of computer-related terminology.
• World Atlas and World Maps
  This About.com site has much information about geography. There are essays about different geographical issues, clip art, photographs, zip code directory, and much more. The site also contains a world atlas and printable maps.

Dictionaries

• Merriam-Webster Dictionary
  M-W.com is an online dictionary and thesaurus. The site also has word games and language information. With a registered membership, an unabridged dictionary is available.
• Dictionary.com
  An online dictionary. The site also contains a translator, thesaurus, and other reference help.

• The Chicago Manual of Style
  The Chicago Manual of Style Web site contains much information about the manual, including a table of contents and information on the new edition. The site answers frequently asked questions and has a basic citation guide. Membership is required to access the entire manual online.
• Guide to Grammar and Writing
  This site contains explanations of different grammatical elements from basic word usage to revising a research paper. If you don't find what you're looking for in this guide's content, you can email them your specific questions. The site also contains grammar quizzes and writing samples.
• Modern Language Association (MLA)
  The MLA official Web site contains membership and association information. The MLA does not publish its guidelines on the Web, but you can order the print version through the site.
• Purdue University On-line Writing Lab (OWL)
  The Purdue OWL Web site covers general writing information. Along with a basic grammar guide, the site contains MLA and APA documentation guidelines. The site also contains résumé and cover letter information. If you have a question that is not answered on the site, you can email the developers and receive a personal response.
• Punctuation Made Simple
  This Web site, created by Gary A. Olsen and hosted by the College of Arts & Sciences at Illinois State University, offers a basic guide on using punctuation marks, with clear examples.

• The Editorial Eye (E-zine)
  This is the Web version of the Editorial Eye print newsletter. It contains selected articles on contemporary publishing practices. The articles discuss editing techniques and issues, current publishing trends, information on grammar and usage, and career advice.
• The Slot
  This site, developed by Washington Post editor Bill Walsh, is a very interesting resource for copyeditors. It contains much information about questions of style and usage, editorials on modern journalism practices, a history of copyediting, career advice, and much more. Mr. Walsh's writing style and wit make his perspective all the more interesting.

• The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing
  This online companion to the print guide focuses on essay writing and was created for college students and professors. The site focuses on thinking as the main catalyst to writing. It answers questions of style, structure, evidence and citations, and mechanics.
• Ask the Experts
  This page contains links to many experts' Web sites. If you are looking for an answer to a specific question, these are the people who should know. The links are organized by subject.
• Ask Jeeves
  This site is a search engine. It allows you to ask a question and receive a list of sites that may contain the answer.
• Biographical Dictionary
  Biographical Dictionary is a database of more than 28,000 biographies of notable men and women. You can use it to search by name, year of birth, position, profession, etc.
• Common Errors in English
  This site was developed by an English professor to point out common errors made by native speakers of American English. It lists these errors alphabetically by word or subject.
• Dogpile
  This Web search engine allows you to access results in the form of Web sites, images, audio files, multimedia files, and news articles. This comprehensive site returns results from the following search engines: Google, Yahoo, AltaVista, Ask Jeeves, About, LookSmart, Overture, Teoma, and FindWhat.
• Encyclopedia
  This free encyclopedia provides access to more than 57,000 articles from the Columbia Encyclopedia. These articles are enhanced with links to newspaper and magazine articles, pictures, maps, etc. This is a good starting place to find background information on a topic.
• Experts.com
  This site contains a database of experts in all fields. You can find an expert by searching the database. You will then be provided with contact information and can contact the person directly. Some experts may require a fee for their services.
• Fiction Writers' Connection
  FWC provides information on novel writing and publishing. Its services include tips on finding and approaching agents and editors, critique services, mentor programs, and e-mail courses. For full access to the site and services, membership is required.
• Google
  The largest and most commonly used search engine on the Web. After entering your search term, you can view results in site listings, images, or news articles.
• History Cooperative
  This site was created as the premier history site for scholars and researchers. It allows users to search and browse full-text articles from major historical journals. Membership in various history organizations is required to acces some specific journals.
• INFOMINE Scholarly Internet
  This virtual library provides access to databases, journals, books, bulletin boards, catalogs, and more. The detailed search allows you to quickly find what you are looking for, or you can browse the site.
• LibrarySpot
  LibrarySpot is a free virtual library. The creators have brought selected materials together for easy searching of quality content. The site is very comprehensive and easy to navigate.
• Major Sites for Law Resources
  This is Cleveland State University's online law library. This site should help you answer any law-related questions you may have. Here you will find law issues organized by topic, Supreme Court decisions, the US Code, civil procedure guidelines, state statutes, legal forms, and more.
• RefDesk
  This site indexes quality internet sites to help users find information without having to search the entire Web. There are links to reports, news articles, fact finders, expert services, and much more.
• Southern Resources
  This page lists various Web sites that contain information about the South. The site is organized alphabetically and by state.
• Writers' Research Page
  This site contains a detailed list of search engines. Some of these search engines are general, but many are subject specific. This site will quickly direct you to the information you are seeking.

• Author Link
  Author Link is a Web marketing service for writers. The site is a place where agents and editors can buy and sell published and unpublished work and find writers. A membership fee is required to join. After joining, writers have access to the site's services. These include marketing, educational, and critique services, a listing in the writers' registry, and publishing opportunities.

• Word Player
  This page contains an article written by screenwriter Dan Petrie, Jr. He discusses how to find an agent by asking agents themselves what they are looking for in submissions.

• Filmmakers
  This site lists current screenwriting contests. It also contains a database where titles and summaries of screenplays can be posted by writers.

• All About Screenwriting
  This screenwriting site contains information on many aspects of the business. It describes formatting a screenplay in detail, including when plot development should take place. The site also lists current contests, sample screenplays, and agency listings.
• Oscars
  This page, created by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, contains a sample format of a screenplay.

• Main Street Web Design
  This page contains links to studio and production company Web sites.

• American Society of Journalists and Authors
  The ASJA is the nation's leading organization for independent nonfiction writers. The Web site offers a monthly newsletter, writers' resources, and information on contracts and pay for freelance writers. Membership is only granted to "freelance writers who have been published over a substantial period of time by recognized magazine or book publishers."
• Associated Writing Programs
  The AWP was created to foster literary talent; it sees writing as the center of literary education. The organization offers conferences on writing, information on writing programs, publishing opportunities, and job search help. Student memberships are available and membership benefits include a subscription to The Writer's Chronicle.
• Atlanta Press Club
  The Atlanta Press Club is the largest local press club in the US. The organization hosts monthly professional and social programs. It also sponsors political debates and provides scholarship and internship opportunities. Member benefits include networking opportunities, workshops, and a newsletter. Student memberships are available.
• Freelance Forum
  This is an Atlanta-based creative freelancers' organization that provides information on how to be a succesful freelancer. Membership comes with many benefits, including monthly programs, networking opportunities, a newsletter, and a membership kit that focuses on the business of freelancing. Discount student memberships are available.
• Georgia Writers Association
  The GWA is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to language and communication. It is the premier writers' organization in the state of Georgia. Membership comes with many benefits, including access to meetings and events (networking opportunities), as well as the GWA news magazine, which offers educational opportunities and information; anyone can join.
• National Writers Union
  The NWA is the "labor union that represents freelance writers in all genres, formats, and media." There are over 7,000 members throughout the country. Membership is open to those who have published their work or who are actively trying to get their work published. The NWA offers many services to its members. Dues are based on writing income.

• Basic HTML Code
  This page offers a quick guide to HTML code in chart form. It lists common HTML commands and a short explanation of what they do. An introductory course in HTML can be accessed from this site for free.
• Yale Web Style Guide
  This site offers an in-depth online style guide. The guide addresses many topics, including planning, layout, design, typography, graphics, and editing. This is a great resource if you have questions about how things should be done online.
• W3Consortium
  W3C was created to develop common protocols in Web writing and design. W3C's developers created the technical specifications for the internet's infrastructure. The consortium's goal is to make the Web universally accessible and trustworthy. The site gives suggestions about organization, languages (HTML, Java, etc.), graphics, and more.

• Evaluating Web Sites
  This page contains a list of links to articles about evaluating information that you find on the Web.

• Useit.com
  This site, created by Web consultant Jakob Nielsen, focuses on making Web sites more user-friendly. The site contains articles and news on usability and links to services and tests you can use to determine the usability of your site.
• When Bad Design Elements Become the Standard
  This page contains an article written by Jakob Nielsen about commonly misused design elements.

• Byline Magazine
  ByLine Magazine was founded in 1981 as a monthly writers' magazine. The magazine is published in hard copy; subscription information is available on the site. ByLine publishes beginning and experienced writers—for submission guidelines visit the Web site. The magazine also sponsors many contests that pay cash prizes.
• Kairos: A Journal for Teachers of Writing in Webbed Environments
  This refereed, online journal contains articles about rhetoric, technology, and pedagogy. The journal's goal is to publish text designed specifically for the internet.
• RhetNet: A Dialogic Publishing (Ad)venture
  RhetNet is a "cyberjournal" that was created to archive Web conversations about writing and rhetoric. The journal offers writers a place to publish and a community in which they can participate in peer reviewing, editing, production, etc. The goal of RhetNet's creators is to try out new ideas on the internet.

• Eastgate: Serious Hypertext
  This site focuses on hypertext technologies that are being used today. The site contains links to reviews of hypertext documents. The actual documents can be purchased through this Web site.
• The New River: A Journal of Hypertext Literature and Art
  New River is an online hypertext magazine. Each issue features two authors. Click on the authors' photos to access their work. This medium is very interesting; it is a mix of graphics and writing.