Writing Resources

Allyn & Bacon Tech Community
A "resource website for teachers, students, and practitioners of technical communication."

Library databases can provide quick answers, overviews and definitions to assist with your writing. You may wish to consult one of the subject dictionaries in the Oxford Reference Online collection. A complete list of links to library subscription databases may be found on the A to Z List of E-resources.

Rhetoric for Engineers and Other Practical People
An entire online book covering writing, grammar, style, citations, plus "two minute drills" to practice. Scroll down a bit to see the Contents. From a technical writing instructor.

Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students
Lots of examples of correspondence, reports, presentations, etc. From Purdue University.

TechEncyclopedia
A searchable, on-line, version of The Computer Desktop Encyclopedia.

Technical Writing
Select "Technical Writing Links" to review a large collection of links to articles, trade publications, etc. related to technical communication. This section is part of the Writers Write® site.

The Translator's Home Companion
Links to translation services, information and online Glossaries.