WRITING 200 COURSE DISCLOSURECourse Disclosure for Advanced college writing class: problem-solving & critical thinking. Author: Alan Bigelow, Medaille College.
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BARTLEBY.COM
Go to "Reference" and click on "Columbia Encyclopedia,"
"Dictionary," "Roget's Thesaurus," or "English Usage"
for free, full-text versions of these handy resources.
COMPLEAT WEBSTER
A site devoted mostly to hypertexts, with some useful terms for digital arts
(unfortunately without the definitions).
THE ELECTRIC ECLECTIC: DICTIONARIES
Like it sounds, links to all types of dictionaries.
THE ELECTRIC ECLECTIC: ENCYCLOPEDIAS
Like it sounds, links to all types of encyclopedias.
THE ELECTRIC ECLECTIC: GLOSSARIES
Like it sounds, links to all types of glossaries.
BARTLEBY.COM
This site has online texts for free, with a handy search engine. Divided into
"Reference," "Verse," Fiction," and "NonFiction."
BOOKWARE
Serendipity Systems offers a very long list of online U.S. newspapers. A good
resource for current news.
MEDAILLE
LIBRARY
Search Medaille's library holdings, or use any of the following on-line resources:
indexes and databases; on-line reference sources; recommended web sites by subject;
selected full-text sources; search the Internet. All services
can be accessed off-campus provided you have the appropriate user password.
MP3LIT.COM
Free spoken word recordings: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, biography, and more.
The catch is that most are not spoken by the original authors. Downloaders beware!
THE ON-LINE BOOKS PAGE
Links to 11,000+ books online.
VIRTUAL REFERENCE SHELF
Carnegie Mellon's reference center, with links to Almanacs, Dictionaries, and
Encyclopedias; Alternative News Sources; Citing Digital and Print Resources;
Internet Directories and Search Engines; Government Information; Grantmaking
Resources; Local Information; Maps, Travel and Weather; News and Current Affairs;
Statistical Resources; Time, Money, and Other Conversions.
WEB DEL SOL:
A LITERARY ARTS COMMUNITY
Web del Sol publishes poetry and fiction and provides links to magazines, publishers
and writers' organizations internationally.
EXPOSITORY:
THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE (William Strunk, Jr.)
Full-text edition of the famous writer's handbook, available via BARTLEBY.COM
THE ELECTRIC ECLECTIC: GRAMMAR
Like it sounds, links to all things related to grammar.
THE ELECTRIC ECLECTIC: WRITING
Like it sounds, links to all things related to writing..
ON-LINE WRITING CENTER
The Community College of Southern Nevada's online support for writers: Writing
Process, Grammar, and Punctuation. Not extensive, but it gives a good sense
of the basics.
ONLINE WRITING
LAB
Handouts and Materials for Students and Teachers: professional writing, grammar,
punctuation and , ESL, writing across the curriculum, etc.
WRITER'S RESOURCE CENTER
John Hewett's resource center for writers, with an employment center and tips
on the art and practice of writing.
WRITING 200 COURSE DISCLOSURE
Course Disclosure for Advanced college writing class: problem-solving &
critical thinking. Author: Alan Bigelow, Medaille College.
WRITING 200 COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Syllabus for Advanced college writing class: problem-solving & critical
thinking. Author: Alan Bigelow, Medaille College.
CREATIVE NON-FICTION:
THE ELECTRIC ECLECTIC: PUBLISHING
LINKS
Like it sounds, links to sites with info/tips on publishing.
WRITER'S RESOURCE CENTER
John Hewett's resource center for writers, with an employment center and tips
on the art and practice of writing.
FICTION:
BOOKWARE
Serendipity Systems offers a writer-friendly site with info on manuscript preparation,
publishers, publications, an electronic publishing forum bulletin board, and
more. It also has a very long list of online US newspapers.
THE ELECTRIC ECLECTIC: PUBLISHING
LINKS
Like it sounds, links to sites with info/tips on publishing.
FICTION LINKS
A fantastic site with thousands of article about writing fiction. If you have
any question at all about the art or business of writing fiction, this is the
place to go!
THE INKSPOT
A writer's resource for creating in multiple genres.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Check out the Copyright Office if you're interested in copyrighting your work.
WEB DEL SOL: A LITERARY
ARTS COMMUNITY
Web del Sol publishes poetry and fiction and provides links to magazines, publishers
and writers' organizations internationally.
THE WRITE LIFE
A large and useful site for writers: articles on writing, writing exercises,
interviews with published authors, and more...
THE WRITER'S GARRET
This 'Literary Center for Readers and Writers' has limited info, but it is worth
a visit for its section on 'Literary Competitions and Opportunities. '
WRITER'S RESOURCE CENTER
John Hewett's resource center for writers, with an employment center and tips
on the art and practice of writing.
DRAMA:
THE ELECTRIC ECLECTIC:
AUTHOR/PLAYWRIGHT/POET
Like it sounds, links to sites related to all aspects of the above.
THE INKSPOT
A writer's resource for creating in multiple genres.
FICTION LINKS
A fantastic site with thousands of article about writing fiction, with additional
links for drama.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Check out the Copyright Office if you're interested in copyrighting your work.
THE WRITE LIFE
A large and useful site for writers: articles on writing, writing exercises,
interviews with published authors, and more...
POETRY:
THE CRY!!
A somewhat freaky-looking site that gives information about different existential
philosophers, with poetry and art, too!!
THE ELECTRIC ECLECTIC:
AUTHOR/PLAYWRIGHT/POET
Like it sounds, links to sites related to all aspects of the above.
THE ELECTRIC ECLECTIC:
PUBLISHING LINKS
Like it sounds, links to sites with info/tips on publishing.
ELECTRONIC POETRY CENTER
SUNY at Buffalo's premier site for poetry. They have an exhaustive list of links
to poetry resources and sites, mostly modern and contemporary.
FIRESEEK
A great place to post your poetry for free and join poetry-related chats on
Fireseek's bulletin boards. Includes articles of interest to poets and links
to literature sites.
THE INKSPOT
A writer's resource for creating in multiple genres.
JUST BUFFALO
If you want to check out the local poetry scene, this is probably the best place
to go. Offers readings, workshops, writer support, and more.
HALLWALLS CONTEMPORARY
ARTS CENTER
One of the leading contemporary arts centers in the U.S. (if not the world),
Hallwalls is an ongoing source for poetry readings and other arts happenings
in Buffalo.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Check out the Copyright Office if you're interested in copyrighting your work.
THE POETRY WEBRING: RESOURCES FOR POETS
A resource for poets with links to glossaries, writing tips, newsletters, and
publishing sites. An excellent resource for active and would-be poets.
POETS HOUSE
Public poetry library and meeting place that presents panels, classes and other
events.
THIS POETRY: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO WRITING POETRY
A really beautiful and practical site offering free instruction and advice on
writing poetry.
WEB DEL SOL:
A LITERARY ARTS COMMUNITY
Web del Sol publishes poetry and fiction and provides links to magazines, publishers
and writers' organizations internationally.
THE WRITE LIFE
A large and useful site for writers: articles on writing, writing exercises,
interviews with published authors, and more...
WRITER'S RESOURCE
CENTER
John Hewett's resource center for writers, with an employment center and tips
on the art and practice of writing.
COMPLEAT WEBSTER
A site devoted mostly to hypertexts, with links to "art sites," terms
for digital arts, and current commentary on existing sites. Very contemporary.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES: DIGITAL MEDIA
A site devoted to hypertext theory, with links to about forty essays.
REFERENCE AND
RESEARCH: AMERICAN STUDIES WEB
Georgetown University's literature and hypertext studies site, with plenty of
links to journals, articles, and other literary/hypertext resources on the web.
WEB-GUIDES (DIRECTORIES OF WRITING LINKS)
BBC Online: WebGuide to the Best of the Web
A must-visit page if you want to see a long and impressive
list of the "best" arts sites on the web. Comes with detailed descriptions
of the sites and handy links.
THE ELECTRIC ECLECTIC: GRAMMAR
Like it sounds, links to all things related to grammar.
THE ELECTRIC ECLECTIC: WRITING
Like it sounds, links to all things related to writing.
ELECTRONIC POETRY CENTER
SUNY at Buffalo's premier site for poetry. They have an exhaustive list of links
to poetry resources and sites, mostly modern and contemporary.
ELECTRONIC THESES AND DISSERTATIONS IN THE HUMANITIES
A directory of online references and resources related to completed and ongoing
theses and dissertations in the Humanities. Also gives support to students who
are seeking to post their own work on the web.
HYPERTEXT RESOURCES
This is a for-profit site, but it has many interesting links to examples of
hypertexts and hypertext criticism on the web.
LITLINE
Links to literary journals, small presses and literary organizations.
POETRY SOCIETY.COM
Mostly British-based, this site offers some great links to writer's resources,
internet poetry, and twentieth-century poet sites (Creeley, Bishop, Dove, Gunn,
Hughes, etc.)
POETS & WRITERS
A resource for free information on publishing, grants and awards, and access
to P&W's programs and services, such as "how to publish" seminars on email.
Directory of living American poets and writers also available here.
VOICE OF THE SHUTTLE
The BEST Humanities site on the web. This place rocks, with hundreds of links
on dozens of different topics. Start here, and you'll never stop.
WEB DEL SOL: A LITERARY
ARTS COMMUNITY
Web del Sol publishes poetry and fiction and provides links to magazines, publishers
and writers' organizations internationally.
WRITER'S GROUPS
Purportedly a list of writer's groups in the U.S. and elsewhere, but a search
of 'Northeast USA" came up with zilch for Buffalo.
ZUZU'S PETALS LITERARY RESOURCES
This site offers over 10,000 links to helpful resources for writers, artists,
performers and researchers, plus literary news and a quarterly magazine.
This section is a clearinghouse for academic tools, advice, and strategies in the study of writing. If you are a student or instructor who has links or original materials that you would like to see posted on this site, please contact the Humanities Department.
ASK-ERIC INFOGUIDE
This site has a database on Internet resources, ERIC journal articles &
documents, and other non-Internet related resources. Need TelNet for some applications.
ALTERNATIVE
ASSESSMENT ESSAYS
This is a searchable database of 23 reports, recommendations, and ERIC Digests
posted by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation.
ERICAE.NET
This site provides information concerning educational assessment, evaluation,
and research methodology. It also provides resources to "encourage the
responsible use of educational data."
ERICAE.NET: LINKS
PAGE
Here's an extensive list of assessment resources on the Web. Just start your
search here, and you'll find all you need!
ERICAE.NET: FAQ's
If you're just beginning in assessment, start here for some FAQ's.
EROD (EDUCATION RESOURCE ORGANIZATIONS DIRECTORY)
The Directory is intended to help you identify and
contact organizations that provide information and assistance on a broad range
of education-related topics.
THEGATEWAY.ORG
The Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM) project
is a consortium effort to provide educators with access to collections of educational
materials found on various federal, state, university, non-profit, and commercial
Internet sites. Just search by topic.
A
GLOSSARY OF MEASUREMENT TERMS: ERIC DIGEST
A short but handy list of terms with definitions.
LEARNER.ORG
A useful site, especially for math-science educators,
but pertinent to all the disciplines.
MARYLAND ASSESSMENT
ARCHIVE
Yes, it's just Maryland, but they have lots to offer in the way of assessment.
MEASURE DECISION
THEORY
For the mathematically/analytically inclined, here's a page on measurement decision
theory. This is a measurement model for classifying examinees based on statistical
decision theory. The model is, in many ways, superior to Item Response Theory
when the goal is simply classification. This page presents the model and features
an interactive module which allows you to try different inputs and see the resulting
decisions. Additional resources are provided.
THE META ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH STUDIES
PAGE
Meta-analysis refers to the analysis of analyses... "the statistical analysis
of a large collection of analysis results from individual studies for the purpose
of integrating the findings." This page is intended to help you learn more
about meta-analysis by providing you with an overview; links to relevant documents
and resources; and free, high-quality software. Maybe a good place for helpful
info on closing the assessment loop!
NCREL (NORTH CENTRAL
REGIONAL EDUCAIONAL LABORATORY)
This page provides some basic info on assessment.
PALS
PALS is an on-line, standards-based, continually updated resource bank of science
performance assessment tasks indexed via the National Science Education Standards
(NSES) and various other standards frameworks. The tasks, collected from numerous
sources, include student directions and response forms, administration procedures,
scoring rubrics, examples of student work, and technical quality data calculated
from field testing. On-line rater training packets have also been created for
some tasks.
SEARCHERIC.ORG
Just like it sounds--handy if you're looking for a definition of a term or a
resource at ERIC.
VOICE OF THE
SHUTTLE
This is a mixed list of resources from VoS, University of California (Santa
Barbara), but some assessment-related ones appear here.
ALL EXPERTS.COM
This site will answer your questions for free if an expert is available. Make
sure you prep with your own searches and investigations first so you don't waste
your (and their) time!
ARTS WIRE
A good resource for teachers and students. Online instruction/tutorials on arts
and the Internet. Geared toward younger audiences, but a useful site.
COMPOSITION IN CYBERSPACE
An interesting experiment in providing online syllabi, opportunities for creating
online classrooms, and discussion groups on composition. Comes from 'Diversity
University.' If someone explores this site, please let me know how it works!
THE ELECTRIC ECLECTIC: GRAMMAR
Like it sounds, links to all things related to grammar
THE ELECTRIC ECLECTIC: WRITING
Like it sounds, links to all things related to writing.
THEGATEWAY.ORG
A general-purpose resource, with some lesson plans and learning exercises for
pre-school, high school, and college students. The search engine takes some
getting used to.
THE INKSPOT
A writer's resource for creating in multiple genres, including playwrighting.
LITLINE
Links to literary journals, small presses and literary organizations.
POETS & WRITERS
A resource for free information on publishing, grants and awards, and access
to P&W's programs and services, such as "how to publish" seminars on email.
Directory of living American poets and writers also available here.
WEB DEL SOL:
A LITERARY ARTS COMMUNITY
Web del Sol publishes poetry and fiction and provides links to magazines, publishers
and writers' organizations internationally.
THE WWW VIRTUAL
LIBRARY
A great list of mostly drama texts online, with links to anything from newsgroups,
to journals, to syllabi, to plays in print.
ZUZU'S PETALS LITERARY
RESOURCES
This site offers over 10,000 links to helpful resources for writers, artists,
performers and researchers, plus literary news and a quarterly magazine.
AICT: ART IMAGES FOR COLLEGE TEACHING
AICT is a royalty-free image exchange resource for
the educational community. Not extensive, but it is growing.
ARTSEDGE
The Kennedy's Center has developed this site as on online resource for educators.
Their goal is to put the arts in all the disciplines, and they offer curriculum
plans and educational resources for teachers to do it. There's also a library
of planning, research, and contact information.
ASK-ERIC INFOGUIDE
This site has a database on Internet resources, ERIC journal articles &
documents, and other non-Internet related resources. Need TelNet for some applications.
Also try http://www.indiana.edu/~rugs/ctrdir/ecae.html.
COMPOSITION IN CYBERSPACE
An interesting experiment in providing online syllabi, opportunities for creating
online classrooms, and discussion groups on composition. Comes from 'Diversity
University.' If someone explores this site, please let me know how it works!
THE ELECTRIC ECLECTIC: GRAMMAR
Like it sounds, links to all things related to grammar
THE ELECTRIC ECLECTIC: WRITING
Like it sounds, links to all things related to writing.
THEGATEWAY.ORG
The Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM) project
is a consortium effort to provide educators with access to collections of educational
materials found on various federal, state, university, non-profit, and commercial
Internet sites. Just search by topic.
THE INKSPOT
A writer's resource for creating in multiple genres, including fiction and poetry.
LITLINE
Links to literary journals, small presses and literary organizations.
POETS & WRITERS
A resource for free information on publishing, grants and awards, and access
to P&W's programs and services, such as "how to publish" seminars on email.
Directory of living American poets and writers also available here.
THE WWW VIRTUAL
LIBRARY
A great list of mostly drama texts online, with links to anything from newsgroups,
to journals, to syllabi, to plays in print.
ZUZU'S PETALS LITERARY
RESOURCES
This site offers over 10,000 links to helpful resources for writers, artists,
performers and researchers, plus literary news and a quarterly magazine.
THE
ELECTRONIC ARCHIVES FOR TEACHING THE AMERICAN LITERATURES
This Georgetown University site offers essays, syllabi, bibliographies, and
other resources for teaching American literature.
ERIC CLEARINGHOUSE
ON ADULT, CAREER, AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
This site offers full-text articles related to adult, career, and vocational
education. Also find journals on the web (short list) and an ERIC database.
ERIC CLEARINGHOUSE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
It's all focused on the study of higher education, but ERIC is the one-stop-shop
in that area.
EROD (EDUCATION RESOURCE ORGANIZATIONS DIRECTORY)
The Directory is intended to help you identify and
contact organizations that provide information and assistance on a broad range
of education-related topics.
THEGATEWAY.ORG
The Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM) project
is a consortium effort to provide educators with access to collections of educational
materials found on various federal, state, university, non-profit, and commercial
Internet sites. Just search by topic.
LEARNER.ORG
A useful site, especially for math-science educators,
but pertinent to all the disciplines.
LEARNER.ORG: DISTANCE
LEARNING RESOURCES
A short list of distance learning resources from Annenberg/CPB.
LEARNER.ORG: STRATEGIES
FOR USING EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
A short list of strategies for using educational technology
from Annenberg/CPB.
POETS & WRITERS
A resource for free information on publishing, grants and awards, and access
to P&W's programs and services, such as "how to publish" seminars on email.
Directory of living American poets and writers also available here.
RICCISTREET.NET
Doug Anderson's erudite and cutting-edge site offers educational
theory and support to both students and teachers. Included are in-house discussion
groups and demos on web-creation.
THE SYLLABUS PROJECT
The American Educational Research Association - Division
J (AERA-J) and the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) are
sponsoring this website project. Their mission is to collect syllabi in the
field of higher education which cover a broad range of topics. Some examples:
Student Development, Curriculum and Pedagogy, Faculty and Teaching , Access
and College Choice, and Research Methods.
WEB DEL SOL:
A LITERARY ARTS COMMUNITY
Web del Sol publishes poetry and fiction and provides links to magazines, publishers
and writers' organizations internationally.
THE WWW VIRTUAL
LIBRARY
A great list of mostly drama texts online, with links to anything from newsgroups,
to journals, to syllabi, to plays in print.
ZUZU'S PETALS LITERARY
RESOURCES
This site offers over 10,000 links to helpful resources for writers, artists,
performers and researchers, plus literary news and a quarterly magazine.