Edith Garland Dupre Library This site for the library of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette contains many relevant links to research. The library subscribes to several online databases and journals that can be used to gather information for papers. Not all articles are present online and therefore some must be read in the library.

A Writer's Reference This companion web site for the fifth edition of Diana Hacker's A Writer's Reference is an excellent resource for anyone with questions about writing.

The following is a brief annotated list of some Online Writing Centers, known as OWLs:

• The Harvard Writing Center This site contains many writing tips on topics such as introductions, conclusions, outlines, editing, and much more.
• The International Writing Centers Association Page This comprehensive site contains a vast library of information. It contains a collection of writing related links to sites from OWLs and other writing resources from universities all over the nation.
• Purdue University's Online Writing Lab Purdue University has created this comprehensive OWL. It contains information about the OWL, writing resources, and online tutoring. It has an excellent list of handouts including subjects such as resumes, memos, writing across the curriculum, mechanics of writing, and more.
• University of Maine Writing Center This OWL has an excellent compilation of online writing resources. Assistance is available for formatting, spelling, grammar, and mechanics. It also features resources for ESL students.
• University of Texas at Austin Undergraduate Writing Center This site has a library of handouts on varying topics such as "wordiness," "documenting sources," and "sentence structure."
• Washington State University's Online Writing Lab This excellent resource allows students to create their own accounts that grant access to numerous resources including the ability to submit work to WSU for peer response. Chat rooms are also available.

Common Errors in English In understandable terms, this site explains the differences between words that are often confused for one another.

• Grammar, Style, and Usage True to its name, this page offers dozens of links to provide assistance with many writing problems.
• Guide for Writing Research Papers This web site takes the reader through all stages of writing a research paper in MLA format from preliminary research through citing references.
• Self-Study ESL Quizzes Numerous quizzes, exercises, and puzzles to help students studying English as a second language.
• Merriam-Webster Online One can easily check spelling or find synonyms with this online version of the popular Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus.
• On-line Writing Resources Not only does this site cover grammar and proper citation rules, but it also includes dozens of handouts on the writing process. Topics range from "Revising Prose" to "Transitions."
• A Research Guide for Students With catchy topics, this site is interesting and helpful. It provides guidelines on "How to Write an A+ Research Paper" and "How to Survive the Internet Unscathed."
• Writing and Citing The Elmhurst College Writing Center created this page to provide information on writing papers and citing sources. The site also contains links to other sites.