Links for Writers

Writing essays got you down? Do you spend hours staring at a blank piece of paper waiting for a sudden flash of inspiration to fill the page? Well, there's no need to despair. This collection of writing sites will quickly get you back in top form. Explore these sites and take the mystery out of essay writing.

The Five Paragraph Essay

In general, when you're asked to write an essay, this is the model you're probably expected to use.  This site takes some of the mystery out of developing the longer essay model.

Basic Guide to Essay Writing

An essay can have many purposes, but the basic structure is the same no matter what. If you follow these simple steps, you will find that the essay almost writes itself. You will be responsible only for supplying ideas, which are the important part of the essay anyway.

Paradigm Online Writing Assistant

No matter what kind of essay or report you have to write, you'll find the guide to it here.  The Writing Assistant will help you understand what you need to consider before you begin writing.

The Write Site: Newsroom for Students

Take an inside look at journalism.  Cruise through this site and you'll find some tips for conducting research, Internet scavenger hunts, and more.

Finding Data on the Internet

Before you start that research project, check out this page.  You'll find links and advice on how to search for all kinds of information. 

Bibliography Samples

The Rhode Island Educational Media Association has posted these sample bibliography items for you to use as you write a report. You'll find samples for online resources and interviews, plus the standard books, periodicals, newspapers, and pamphlets.