Grammar!
"Grammar police" by Eli Reusch (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)
While this guide provides several wonderful resources located online and in the Carmichael Library, don't forget to take advantage of the Harbert Writing Center in Comer Hall.
Grammar Sources in Carmichael Library
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A Writer's Reference by Call Number: PE1408 .H2778 2003ISBN: 9780312397678Publication Date: 2002Copies available in Reference and Circulating -
Complete Idiot's Guide to Grammar and Style by Call Number: EbookISBN: 9780028619569Publication Date: 1997 -
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Grammar Sources Online
Below are several online sources that could help you understand and improve your grammar and mechanics. Of course, your instructor is also a wonderful resource.
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Common Errors in English UsageFrom Paul Brians at Washington State University comes a list of common English errors
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Grammar (Online Writing Lab [OWL] at Purdue)A quick reference for grammar issues
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Grammar Exercises (Online Writing Lab [OWL] at Purdue)Practice your grammar!
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Grammar Rock (Schoolhouse Rock)Because it's awesome and genuinely helpful regardless of your age
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The Blue Book of Grammar and PunctuationRules, examples, quizzes, and videos about grammar and punctuation
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The Center for Writing Studies Grammar Handbook (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)An excellent guide to basic grammar and usage
