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Whether or not you plan on attending college, this reading list is packed with must-reads.

The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)

This site features tons of writing tips on style, grammar, and mechanics.  It includes an online MLA style guide.
 
Links to the 6 modules of public speaking, as taught by Allyn & Bacon.
 
On the media center webpage, you will find links to various research engines, clip art links, and MLA style guide help.
 
 
 
The American Library Association's list of outstanding non-fiction for young adults.

Guide to Grammar and Writing

This site is sponsored by the Capital Community College Foundation and includes grammar guides, quizzes, and writing advice. 
 
 
This looks at the causes of presentation anxiety, as well as tips to overcome your presentation fears.
 
From Kirkendall's main page you can access their online catalogs, research databases, and other reference links.

 
 
Vocab University's practice excercises to master the 180 most commonly used vocab words on college entrance exams.

Merriam-Webster Online

The Merriam-Webster online site provides a dictionary, thesaurus, and daily words games and crosswords. 

 
 
This includes great ideas about using specific colors in your visual aids to maximize their effectiveness.

 
 
This research database has numbers of full-text magazine and newspaper articles.
 
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