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Open Composition Courses

Robin DeRosa's Open Composition
Website for Dr. Robin DeRosa's Open Comp course.
Open Course Library: English 101
An Open Comp course created by Amanda Laughtland, Marcia Woodard, and Sandy Linsin.
Open Course Library: English 102
An advanced Open Comp course created by Shusmita Sen and Jean Kavanagh.

Purdue OWL
The Purdue OWL is one of the most well-known and trusted online resources for writers of college papers. This site includes style guides, grammar lessons and exercises, and much, much more.
Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips
All of your pressing grammatical concerns answered with humor and clarity.
Grammar Bytes
Short and simple grammar lessons and exercises.
WordReference.com
Especially useful for English Language Learners (and anyone studying a foreign language), this site has a forum dedicated to illuminating the nuances and idioms of several different languages.
EasyBib
An online tool that aids in compiling bibliographies and lists of works cited in MLA, APA, and Chicago formats.

OER Commons
"OER Commons is a public digital library of open educational resources. Explore, create, and collaborate with educators around the world to improve curriculum."
Libre Text
"A collection of freely available materials that we think are useful for First-Year Composition courses." Site built by Dr. Matthew Cheney.
EmpoWord: A Student-Centered Anthology & Handbook for Writers
An open handbook and anthology of student writing by Shane Abrams of Portland State University.
Web Literacy for Student Fact Checkers
An open textbook on fact checking in the digital age by Mike Caulfield of Washington State University.
About Writing: A Guide
An open composition textbook by Robin Jeffrey of Klamath Community College.
Writing in College: From Competence to Excellence
An open composition textbook by Amy Guptill of the College of Brockport, SUNY.
The Process of Research Writing
An open textbook by Steven Kraus of Eastern Michigan University.
The Pocket Prof: A Composition Handbook
"Basic grammar, writing, and research advice including citation guides for MLA, APA, and Chicago styles. This guide also covers the appropriate etiquette for college students to use when emailing instructors, as well as tips on writing résumés and cover letters."
The Gordon State College Writing Handbook
A writing handbook written for the students of Gordon State College.
OER LibGuide
A link to definitions and a more comprehensive collection of OER.

PSU Writing Center
The PSU Writing Center is here for all your writing needs. Consultations are free and available online for students who commute. Call to book your appointment today!
University of North Carolina Writing Center
The UNC Writing Center provides handouts on every part of the writing process, from drafting and building paragraphs to revising and avoiding plagiarism.
Purdue OWL
The Purdue OWL is one of the most well-known and trusted online resource for writers of college papers. This site includes style guides, grammar lessons and exercises, and much, much more.

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