E-Writing Help Tools
The New York Public Library provides access to electronic dictionaries, style manuals and other tools to help with all other areas of writing, from grammar to writing a research paper.
Style Guides
- AMA Manual of Style
AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors is the style guide of the American Medical Association. It is written by the editors of JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) and the Archives journals, and is most recently published by Oxford University Press. It specifies the writing and citation styles for use in the journals published by the American Medical Association.**Patrons should read the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy of this resource before searching.**
- Chicago Manual of Style
The online version of The Chicago Manual of Style reflects the 16th and 17th editions of the print title, along with frequently asked style and writing questions, and tools for submitting manuscripts for publication. **Patrons should read the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy of this resource before searching.**
Dictionaries
- Oxford English Dictionary
The online version of the Oxford English Dictionary contains all work to date of the third edition, reflecting daily updates and revisions. Also includes the full-text of the second edition, and a historical thesaurus. **Patrons should read the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy of this resource before searching.**
- Oxford Dictionaries Online
Oxford Dictionaries Online provides access to dozens of Oxford University Press dictionaries in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, and Russian. Also included: New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors, Garner's Dictionary of Legal Usage, Pocket Fowler's Modern English Usage, and New Hart's Rules: a handbook of style for writers and editors. Grammar and punctuation guides are also included. **Patrons should read the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy of this resource before searching.**
- Oxford Classical Dictionary
Digital edition of the Oxford Classical Dictionary, continuously updated with articles and multimedia content on the ancient Greek, Roman, and Near Eastern world. **Patrons should read the Oxford Classical Dictionary's Privacy Policy before searching.**
- Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE)
The Dictionary of American English is a regional dictionary, documenting words and phrases that vary from one place to another. Users can browse by geographic region or search for particular words or etymology. The print set of DARE is available in the Rose Main Reading Room reference collection. **Patrons should read the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy of this resource before searching.**
- Credo Reference
Provides full-text online access to hundreds of multidisciplinary reference book collections, including art, history, law, medicine, psychology, technology, bilingual dictionaries and encyclopedias. **Patrons should read the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy of this resource before searching.**
Writing Skills
- LearningExpress LibraryProvides tutorials and practice sets to help improve writing skills at every level, from elementary school to adults.
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly lynda.com)Provides online tutorials to help you with writing projects of any kind, from writing an essay to writing your first research paper.
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