basics | supplemental resources | english as 2nd language

• Basics of the Mini-Course ___[return to top]
  • Thinking about Writing and Reading, by Dr Jim Toner, Air War College
  • Twelve Frequent Errors in English Expression, by Dr Jim Toner, Air War College

  • Improving Your Writing: The Whirlwind Tour, slides for briefing by Demorah Hayes, Air Force Research Institute, given at Air War College

  • Writing at Air War College (PPT)
    • The Effective Professional Paper, a Model (PPT) (PDF)

  • CRITO (Local Copy), a step-by-step method for creating a critical analysis essay,
    courtesy of Dr. David K. Johnson, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
    • C - State a Conclusion or claim
    • R - State Reasons or evidence meant to convince the reader
    • I - Test the Inference, or argument
    • T - Test the Truth of the R
    • O - Construct the strongest imaginable Objections, and respond to them

  • Procedure for Writing a Term Paper, by Alton Raygor, U. of Minn.

  • Avoiding Common Errors in Grammar and Punctuation,
    by Bessie E. Varner, Deputy Director of Air University Press

  • Ten “Thou Shalt Nots” - indexed to the Air University Style Guide, by Dr Jim Toner

• Supplemental Resources ___[return to top]
  • Online Writing Lab (OWL), Purdue University
    • Over 130 Handouts on Writing at the Purdue OWL
      • Including parts of speech, overcoming writer's block, starting your research, and more

  • Study Skills Self-help Information, Virginia Tech
    • Includes time management, note taking tips, editing lecture notes, proofreading, how to read a difficult book, remembering key points, skimming reading materials, improving reading speed, test taking strategies, and more

  • Writing User-Friendly Documents, handbook from the Plain Language Action & Information Network

  • Air War College Gateway to Thinking and Communication Skills
    • Critical Thinking
    • Writing
    • Argumentative Writing

  • Air Force Handbook 33-337, Tongue and Quill

  • Air University Style Guide

  • The Elements of Style, by William Strunk, Jr.

  • Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary and Thesaurus

  • Acronym Finder - spells 'em out

• Writing in English as a Second Language ___[return to top]
  for international attendees at U.S. courses
  • Online Writing Lab (OWL), Purdue University
    • ESL Resources for Students
    • ESL Resources for Teachers

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