Cool Stuff


We all approach learning differently. In the table below, you will find a range of information, from tutorials to help support your learning in the course, to fun websites that help you explore texts.

If you don't like one link, try another. Do what works best for you. Remember: your teacher is always available to help too.

Keep up with updates regarding the course anytime, anywhere!

Writing   Speaking
 

Write a screenplay of your own.

Create your own blog.

Hypergrammar will inform you about parts of speech.

Speakers' Advice to Speakers

Presentation Tips for Public Speaking

Putting All the Pieces Together Effective Speech Writing

  Reading   Viewing
 

Best Books for Young Adults (Awesome!)

The New York Times Best Seller List

Daily Haiku

 

View screenplays from popular films.

Symbolism of Colours

Three Great Writing Techniques I found While Watching Television

  Listening   Representing
 

The Gutenberg Project: Audio Books


Tips for being a Good Listener


Listening advice for ESL students


General info about listening skills

 

Create a personalized comic of your own.


Show who you are and what you know on Glogster . 

Sometimes a picture does say 1000 words. These websites have some great photographs! Remember to cite the website if you use photos from it:

National Geographic
Smashing Magazine


Interesting in using digital photography to represent your ideas?

Digital Photography School


  Researching
 

  SweetSearch : A search engine dedicated to students, helping your find information from reliable sources. You have to check this out!

  Refseek : A massive collection of academic information, focused on making information easier to access for students.

  Handy Reference Information
 

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary

Dictionary and Other References

Online Thesaurus

Webopedia (focuses on internet and tech terminology)

  How to Avoid Plagiarism
 

Online Computer Library Center : More detailed information about bibliographies.


Writing Tips
                                
 Everything you needed to   know...
This website is chock full of information for writers. More than just grammar, this website is well worth a look. (Capital Community College Foundation, Hartford, Connecticut)
 How to Fix Common   Grammatical Errors
Check here for quick tips on fixing problems with punctuation, sentence structures and word choice. (UOIT: University of Ontario Institute of Technology)
 The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
You guessed it. More tips and examples to help you fix common errors that occur in writing, by Jane Straus. She also has videos where she teaches the basics.
  How to Edit My Work
The UOIT's website has a lot of useful information about how to revise your work. Don't be scared off about comments about what 'professors' want... you may find these tips helpful for your own writing and revising processes.
  How To Paraphrase Effectively
Here are step by step instructions on how to paraphrase and avoid plagiarism. Click here to read a quick blurb about when to quote and when to paraphrase. (University of Wisconsin - Madison)
  Essay Writing
A basic guide for working through a five paragraph essay.