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Reference Tools. Rules for writing - Micro and Macro (Writing Right) Helping and assisting writers Here I will talk about how to arrange the information you put into your paper or other piece of writing. The micro is for the sentence and paragraph level and macro is how to arrange things in a full paper, or longer text.

First remember that there is no "natural" or "order of English" way to order things. Any way you decide to order your stuff is all right, but be careful to explain yourself clearly so your readers will be able to follow you. there is no "natural" or "order of English" way to order things There are however conventions for the order of what we write that readers expect you to follow, if you don't do any particular explaining. Qualifying terms and listing stuff First there is naming: make sure that everything has a name and that it is clear what it is, if there is any doubt explain some more.

About qualifiers, the words you put before terms to focus and draw attention to what exactly it is you are saying. ELPE Study Guide. Exercices pour apprendre l'anglais. Resouces for Using English at the United Nations. These resources focus on the specialized language, formats and style used by the United Nations.

Resouces for Using English at the United Nations

Except for Correspondence Writing workbook, these links are all on the United Nations Intranet. The links are not accessible on networks outside the United Nations. A Guide to Writing for the United Nations (PDF) a classic guide by retired editor W.H. Hindle. His advice, expressed with charm, wisdom and wit, is still as valid and useful today as when he first wrote it. Resouces for Using English at the United Nations. Level Test Introduction. This is a series of quick tests that will give you a rough idea of your level of English on a scale of 0 to 5.

Level Test Introduction

There are five tests altogether at different levels. The five levels are very approximately: You start at the level that you think is correct for you and keep on answering the questions until the test finishes and you are given a level. If you get a high mark on one test you will move on to a higher level test. If you get a low mark on a test you will move on to a test at a lower level. Use the increase font/text size menu item (View Menu in Netscape and Internet Explorer) to change the size of the text if you want.

ELPE Study Guide. Recommended Web Sites. Writing Links - Writing Lab - Academic Success Center - Bellevue College. Paradigm Online Writing Assistant - Freewriting. Centre for Independent Language Learning. E-mail Click here to send e-mail to the CILL staff at eccill@polyu.edu.hk.

Centre for Independent Language Learning

(Please include your HKPU student number in the e-mail heading). Our Address: Centre for Independent Language Learning Room A305 Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hung Hom Kowloon Hong Kong Phone: (852) 2766 7526 Fax: (852) 27745172 E-mail eccill@polyu.edu.hk Click here for a map of HKPU. Opening Hourss (During semesters, except public holidays.) Privacy Policy Statement The University pledges to meet fully, and where possible exceed, internationally recognized standards of personal data privacy protection, in complying with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. If you have any queries about our Privacy Policy and Practices, please send them to the PolyU webmaster at e-mail address: paadmin@internet.polyu.edu.hk. University Word List. About the UWL UWL Level 1 alternative analyze approach arbitrary assess assign assume compensate complex comply component concept conclude consist constant construct consult contact context criterion data define definite denote derive devise dimension distinct element environment equate equivalent establish evaluate evident formulate guarantee hypothesis identify ignore illustrate impact implicit imply indicate initial interpret involve magnitude method minimum modify negative obvious potential presume prime proceed publish pursue random range region require restrict reverse role similar specify status subsequent suffice sum summary technique tense ultimate usage valid vary vertical.

University Word List

Academic writer index. Online Writing Lab OWL. Coming Soon: A new look for our same great content! We're working hard this summer on a redesign of the Purdue OWL. Worry not! Our navigation menu and content will remain largely the same. If you are having trouble locating a specific resource, please visit the search page or the Site Map. The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses writing resources and instructional material, and we provide these as a free service of the Writing Lab at Purdue. For more information about services for the Purdue University community, including one-to-one consultations, ESL conversation groups and workshops, please visit the Writing Lab site.

Mission. Academic English Useful links. Using the Academic Word List. Introduction This site will help you expand your academic vocabulary using the Academic Word List (the AWL).

Using the Academic Word List

All students, home students and overseas students, need to learn the technical vocabulary of their field. As learners of English preparing for academic study you also need to learn general academic vocabulary, words such as: feature, illustrate, regulate, strategy. The largest word list archive at LearnThat.org. List #: 7795 Keywords/tags: UWL, university word list, academic word list, academic vocabulary Comments: The university word list focuses on around 800 "academic" terms.

The largest word list archive at LearnThat.org

Although this list is quite popular, it is only a starting point to build a sufficient academic vocabulary. These words are still quite basic and just the start of building an academic vocabulary.. Www.plainenglish.co.uk/files/alternative.pdf. Writing sentence structure - Google Search. TOEFL-Prep Writing Main Page. Grammatica inglese per principianti - I files di Visibilmente. La grammatica inglese, specialmente per i principianti, può risultare complessa.

Grammatica inglese per principianti - I files di Visibilmente

In questa pagina è contenuta una mini guida con l'intento di raccogliere le principali nozioni. Verbi, nomi, pronomi, genitivo, oggetti diretti e indiretti, forme plurali, articoli, aggettivi, connettori di quantità, avverbi, preposizioni, modali, forma passiva, frasi ipotetiche, discorso indiretto e alcuni modi di dire. The sentence L’ordine della frase Il soggetto va posto prima del verbo, il complemento oggetto dopo. Writing and Humanistic Studies. Home - Australian National Dictionary Centre - ANU. La corrispondenza italiana: abbreviazioni. Advanced English lessons. Online Etymology Dictionary.

The Idiom Connection. English to French, Italian, German & Spanish Dictionary. Writing Exercises. Writing. Typing Practice Touch Typing Free Program that lets you exercise and learn Touch Typing Peter's Online Typing Course A set of free online typing lessons and exercises Type Racer The global typing competition.

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The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language. 1,600 Sayings, phrases and expressions - with their meanings and origins explained. Dizionario Italiano-Inglese. WH Question Words. Legal English Online with practicing English native lawyers. Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System. Sanction Penalty for failure to comply with rule, order or law. satisfaction See accord and satisfaction. search warrant Written order issued by a judge that permits a law enforcement officer to search a specific area for specific items. secondary evidence See best evidence. secured debt Debt in which debtor gives creditor a right to repossess property or goods (called collateral) if debtor defaults on the loan. self-defense Use of force to protect one's self, family or property from harm or threatened harm by another. self-incrimination, privilege against Right of people to refuse to give testimony against themselves.

Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System

Self-proving will Will whose validity does not have to be testified to in court by witnesses to it since the witnesses executed an affidavit reflecting proper execution of will prior to maker's death. sentence Punishment inflicted on a person convicted of crime. sentencing guidelines Set of guidelines introduced to ensure conformity in sentencing throughout Pennsylvania. American idioms - [Idiom] Learn American idioms. Dizionario di Inglese - Traduttore Inglese Italiano - Corriere.it. The English Language In 24 Accents. Abbreviations.com. Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary.

English. ESL Forum. Multicoaching. English. Flomartin. IELTS Practice tests. IELTS-Blog - IELTS exam preparation for free. Urban Dictionary, December 14: Tebowing. Free IELTS Practice Tests. IELTS - International English Language Testing System.