References

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Virtual Salt - A Glossary of Literary Terms

Well explained definitions and examples

 

GLOSSARY OF POETIC TERMS from Bob's Byway

A Unique Guide for the Study of Poetry. Numerous other reference links that inform the art of writing.

 

Virtual Salt - A Handbook of Rhetorical Devices

Contains definitions and examples of more than sixty traditional rhetorical devices

 

The Internet Public Library

Newspapers from around the world - every continent and country

 

Glossary of Literary and Rhetorical Terms

A useful site for secondary teachers to use with their students.

Dictionary Link

A compilation of free online dictionaries, thesaurus, language translators, encyclopedias, crossword solvers, quotes and other language resources.

Crash Course in Copyright

A site filled with information on copyright from The University of Texas. Find tutorials on line, information regarding student use of copyright materials and the means to protect personal work.

The Internet Picture Dictionary

Several languages available. Browse by letter or category. This site offers numerous simple word activities and references to other useful sites.

Biographical Dictionary

Covers more than 28,000 men and women from ancient times to the present. Offers a variety of search categories. Useful for students and teachers working in may subject areas.

 

Copyright web site

Provides real world, practical and relevant copyright information for anyone navigating the net. Invaluable for those helping students develop web pages and other digital works.

 

Know Play? Reference Lookup

A series of searches to help you find varied information. Includes a dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia, acronyms and artist lookup.

 

Common Errors in English

This site is aimed at the most common errors of native speakers of English. It does focus on American English which the author, Paul Brians (Professor of English Washington State University), contends is quickly becoming an international standard. It seems that Canadians, Australians, and many others often follow patterns somewhere between American English and British standards. This reference would be particularly useful for teachers of cycles 3 and up. Although primary teachers of cycles 1 and 2 might not find this reference relevant for the classroom, they would likely find it generally of personal use.

 

Searcher Vol.9 No. 9 - October 2001

Web search engines are continually changing. The site provides selected tips and resources for some of the most well-known of engines. It is essential to learn and keep up with how these tools work.

 

World Almanac for Kids Online

An excellent reference for kids. Useful once they have decided what they want to know. (Cycles 2, 3 and 4).

 

Encyclopedia.com

By Electric Library. Newly updated and expanded - links to a variety of pay services.

iTools

Offers three valuable tool sections to research just about anything - Language Tools (new with general and specialized dictionary / thesaurus tools or translations), Research-It! (The iTools original), and Find-It! (for web searching).

Wordsmyth

The Educational Dictionary-Thesaurus

Merriam-Webster Online

Search the WWWebster Dictionary or the WWWebster Thesaurus.

Word Central Merriam-Webster Online for Kids. A centre for students and teachers. Look up words, play with them and build your own dictionary.

 

Dictionary.com

From words and grammar to usage and style

EncycloZine

A concise illustrated encyclopedic portal covering a wide range of topics in the arts, humanities, sciences, & technology. It also features games, puzzles, quizzes, & a gallery of art, fractals, space, optical illusions, photos, & spectacular Java applets.

 

Newspapers On Line

Newspapers around the world at your fingertips.

 

Dictionary Link

Links to general and specialty dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. A wide range of references.

Access Dictionary Link News feed - international news and business sources.

Internet Public Library - Reference

There are links to dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, and other sites for homework help or just looking things up.

Guide to Grammar and Writing

Get it right - sentences, paragraphs and essays. Quizzes to check yourself, eminent quotables and other online resources for writing.