The following Web destinations offer helpful general information about writing and researching:

• Composition Patterns: Developing an Argument
  Explores some of the techniques of argument applicable to writing and formulating effective persuasive essays.
  

• The Composition Center at Dartmouth College
  Excellent discussion of the challenges of teaching argument to first-year students and examples of successful pedagogy.
  

• Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
  Handouts on grammar, writing, documentation, and general resources.
  

• Sweetland Writing Center at the University of Michigan
  In addition to online writing tips and information, this website features many useful links to other online writing resources on the Web.

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• Research Central
  Research Central will guide you through the critical steps in organizing your research effort, and finding and evaluating information.
  

• The Writing Center at Colorado State
  Interactive demonstrations of conducting electronic searches and working with sources.
  

• Evaluating Web Pages: Links to Examples of Various Concepts
  List of sample Web pages that can be used to demonstrate how to evaluate Web resources.
  

• Evaluating Internet Research Sources
  Gives tips on evaluating information, screening information, and information quality.
  

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