For this assignment, explore the websites below. As an alternative, you may
do a search for other relevant websites that address these topics. Be sure to
note which websites you used. (See http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/english/langan/cws/stu_olc/m0_using.htm Using the Internet for some tips on how to judge the quality or reliability
of information on any website.) http://www.io.com/~hcexres/tcm1603/acchtml/twspell.html Online Technical Writing: Spelling Problems This webpage covers the most common conventions--or rules--concerning grammar,
usage, and punctuation. If you have problems with spelling, they may only be
a few specific areas that you can overcome once you identify them and practice
a bit. The page reviews some of the most common areas of spelling problems. http://homepages.cambrianc.on.ca/tutorial/thetutorialcentre/writing/spelling%20improvement.html Spell Right! Could your spelling use some improvement? Try the quick quiz on this website
and find out. http://www.netfunny.com/rhf/jokes/87/2094.10.html Mark Twain's plan for the improvement of spelling A humorous look at how spelling in the English language might be improved. Option: As an alternative, you may do a search for other relevant websites that address
these topics. If you choose this option, be sure to note which websites you
used by answering the following questions: 1. What is the URL or address for this site? 2. Who created the site? (This may be an individual, an organization, or an
institution. For some websites, it's difficult to determine who is responsible
for the content. If that is the case for the website you looked at, indicate
that here.) Describe the website, and react to the content of the website. 3. Write down the URL of the website or websites you explored for this assignment.
If you selected more than one, you may compare the sites. Which one was the
easiest to navigate? Which one had the most useful information? Which one would
you come back to for further information, or recommend to others? 4. Is this site effective, in your opinion? 5. If so, what elements does it have that make it a good site? If not, what
elements would you recommend to make it better? 6. How does this information support the readings in your textbook? 7. Add any other comments you would like to share. For example, would you recommend
this site to your classmates or friends? Did you experience frustration with
any aspect of this assignment? |