| Cliche Finder [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - A searchable database of overused expressions, with a fun feature creating a random list. http://www.westegg.com/cliche/ |
| Common Errors in English [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - An explanation of common English usage errors and how to avoid making them. http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/ |
| Commonly Confused Words [ Mature Teens ] - Presents a list of words often used wrongly in scientific and technical writing. http://www.pnl.gov/ag/usage/confuse.html |
| Deadwood Phrases [ Mature Teens ] - A list of unnecessary expressions which can be replaced by single words, making sentences less convoluted. http://www.pnl.gov/ag/usage/deadwood.html |
| Dictionary of English: Clich?s, Pretentious Language, and Jargon [ Mature Teens ] - 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 [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Searchable advice on abbreviations, capitalization, grammar, numbers, punctuation, spelling and word usage. http://home.comcast.net/~garbl/stylemanual/ |
| Guide to Grammar and Writing [ Mature Teens ] - Features searchable index of grammatical rules, explanations, comments on style, and usage suggestions. http://cctc.commnet.edu/grammar/ |
| Plain English Campaign [ Mature Teens ] - 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 [ Mature Teens ] - 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 [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - A series of short articles about grammar and punctuation, with light hearted examples of common mistakes. http://www.rightwords.co.nz/backnews.html |
| The Sports Cliche List [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - A searchable collection of cliches used by American teams, fans, coaches and commentators, with humorous comments and sound clips. http://www.sportscliche.com |