Miscellaneous Language Arts Resources
Speech
Talk Less, Say More:
Basic speech principles that will help you get your point across more
concisely. Some links are course-specific, skip those, and check out
the general links on speech communication.
Basic Speech Format: Lists the basics of speech writing in outline form.
Argumentative Speech Sample: Format and sample speech utilizing that format.
Dale Carnegie on Public Speaking: Famous ebook from the Project Gutenberg. Lengthy, complete, and free. This is a .pdf file.
10 Tips for Public Speaking: By Toastmasters International. Biggest tips? Know your audience. Know your stuff.
Writing
Resources for Improving Writing Skills: Explains how to improve one’s grammar skills.
Understanding the Writing Process:
This article will take you through key points in writing such as idea,
voice, organization, word choice, fluencey, and other important steps.
Guide to
Grammar and Writing: Find answers to all your grammar and writing
questions.
Essential tools for Trinity Writers: A nice collection of resources necessary for any writer.
Online Resources for Writers: Another comprehensive guide full of useful tools and resources for writers.
Grammar and Punctuation
Grammar Facts: Outlines the important fact of using Grammar.
Lynch Guide to Grammar and Style: A detailed outline about how to properly use grammar.
Online Grammar Guide: Discusses the most common grammar facts.
Griselda's Guide To Grammar: Aimed at slightly younger children that teaches grammar rules.
Catch the Spelling: A great site to practice spelling.
Punctuation Made Simple: A good guide on the use of colons, semicolons, periods, etc.
Best Grammar Resource for Educators: A Great guide for grammar lessons, exercises, webquests and more.
Punctuation Study Skills: Offers brief information about using proper punctuation.
Punctuation Points: Detailed guide to using different punctuation types.
The Philosophy of Punctuation: Famous essay that explains why using proper punctuation is important.
Sentence Punctuation Patterns: Breaks down how punctuation is used, i.e. what patterns are most common.
General Communication
Communication Skills Articles:
Links to articles about listening skills, body language, speech
communication. There's more to giving a speech than writing and
delivering it. Geared toward keynote speakers, fine for older teens
readying themselves for the job market.
Nonverbal Communication: Sometimes body language speaks volumes. Test your "reading" of nonverbal communication.
Reading Body Language A small article on reading body language from the eyes to the feet.
Body Language: A fantastic guide on body language and how to read it.
Additional Resources
Study Skills: The basics of effective learning can be found in this page on study skills.
Synthesis:
Using the Work of Others: - This site provides an extensive guide to
plagiarism and how to avoid it through proper citation.