Communication Skills

Communication Skills

Basics of Communicating with Others
Educational Technology for Students
Equipped for the Future - Fundamental Skills
Communication Basic Topics
Communication Skills Articles
Communication Skills for Students
Communication Skills for Personal Development
Communication Skills Self Assessment
Communication Skills - Working in Health
History of Communication - Wikipedia
Importance of Effective Communication Skills
Improve Your Communication Skills
Standards for English Language Arts


Grammar and Punctuation

American Heritage Book of English Usage
English for the Workplace
English Usage, Style and Composition
Grammar Glossary
Guide to Grammar, Punctuation and Style
Guide to Grammar and Style
Guide to Writing and Grammar
HyperGrammar - Online Text
Punctuation Made Simple
Punctuations Tutorial
Skillwise - Basic Grammar Practice
Webgrammar - Grammar help


How To, Guides, Tutorials for Writing

11 Rules of Writing
A Handbook of Rhetorical Devices
Academic Resources
Active and Passive Writing
APlus Research and Writing
Able Writer - A Rhetoric and Handbook
Communication Skills Writing Program 
How to Write a Bad Paper
How to Write for the Reader
Idea Organizer for Writing Template- PDF
Journalism Links and Resources
Nuts and Bolts of College Writing
On-Line Writing Lab- Purdue
Organize Your Writing-Paradigm
Plain Language - Writing for Clear Communication
Paragraph and Sentence Structure
Resources for Writers
Root Words and Prefixes
Simpler Words and Phrases
Shorter Sentences for Better Writing
Standards - State Standards for Writing and LA
Student Center for Research and Writing
The Writing Process
The Writing Process - Nuts and Bolts
Writing and Grammar Interactive Sites
Writing and Referencing
Writing Center- Renssalear
Writing Center Handouts
Writing Guide - Writing for Journals and Publications
Writing Handbook - UW Madison
Writing Project Grid
Writing Skills - Homework Helper
Writing Strategies
Writing Structure - Basics
Writing Guidelines for Science and Engineering Students
Writer's Resources - National Writer's Union
Writing Rubrics - Narrative and Informative
Writing User Friendly Documents
Writing Worksheets
World Wide Words - English Words and Phrases


Writing Prompts and Ideas

Diagnostic Writing Prompts
Daily Writing Prompts
Question Suggestions - Sample Questions
Self Evaluation Prompts
School Project Ideas - Writing, Visual, Multimedia
Write On Writing Prompts
Writing Bugs
Writing Exercises
Writing Prompt Generator
Writing Prompts


Thesis

Developing a Thesis Statement
How to Write a Thesis Statement
Thesis and Style Manual Guide
Thesis and Support Essays
Thesis How To's
Writing a Thesis
Writing a Hypothesis


Research Papers

A Research Guide
Critically Analyzing Information Sources
Guide to Writing a Research Paper - MLA
Guide to Writing a Research Paper - APA
Elements of a Research Paper
How to Write a Research Paper - Gale Group
I Search Report Components
Referencing Styles
Research Manual-Great Valley HS
Research Project - So You Have to do a Project
Research Project - Writing Skills and Style Handbook
Sample Research Papers in MLA, APA and Chicago
Steps to Writing a Research Paper
Writing a Research Paper - OWL
Writing a Research Paper Checklist
Writing the Research Paper


Critical Analysis

Analyzing Information Sources - PDF
Becoming a Critic of Your Thinking
Critical Analysis
Critical Thinking - Mission Critical
Critical Thinking for Students
Defining Critical Thinking
Elements and Standards of Critical Thinking
Editing Checklist
Fundamentals of Critical Thinking
Guidelines for Writing a Literary Critical Analysis
The Critical Thinking Community
Universal Intellectual Standards
Why Critical Thinking
Writing a Critique


Plagiarism

Acknowledging, Paraphrasing and Quoting - PDF
Avoiding Plagiarism
Effective Quoting
Plagiarism Basics
Plagiarism Stoppers - A Teacher's Guide


Copyright

Copyright - US Copyright Office
Copyright Factsheets
Creative Commons
Fair Use Doctrine
Intellectual Property
World Intellectual Property Organization


Citation Guides

ACS Style
Chicago Manual of Style
Citing Electronic Sources
Citing Your Reference Paper - Styles
Citation Machine
Citation Style - APA
Citation Styles - APA. MLA, Chicago. Turabian
Determining Authorship
Electronic Media and URL's - APA
Guidelines for Non-Handicapping Language
Online Citation Styles
Style Guides - APA, MLA CBE, Law, Chicago
Turabian Style


Workplace Writing: Resumes, Letters, Portfolios

Business Letter Format
Career Portfolios
Career Portfolio Preparation
Career Portfolio Samples
Copyright Permission Letter
Cover Letter Library
Cover Letter - Writing Effective
Dynamic Cover Letters
Dynamic Resumes
Electronic Resume Guide
Envelope Format
Folding a Letter
How to Write a Letter of Recommendation
Job Search Cover Letters
Job Smart - Resume Tools
Professional Writing
Resume Maker
Resumes 101
Resume Formats and Samples
Resume Samples for Various Careers/Majors
Resume Tutorial
Resume Writing Workbook - PDF
Sample Letter of Recommendation
Sample Thank -You Letters
Scanable Resumes
Types of Letters
Writing a Thank You Letter

Writing Letters

Symbols and Codes

Codes and Signals
Emoticons, SMS and Text Speak
Math Symbols
Morse Code - Wikipedia
Morse Code and Translations
Morse Code Translations
Morse Code Worksheet
Music Notation - Common Notations
Music Symbols
Q Code
Symbols - Explore a World of Symbols
Symbols - Religious and Cultural
Z Code
Welding and Blueprint Symbols

Forms of Writing

Abstract - How to Write
Arguments - Methods of Developing
Basic Guide to Essay Writing
Biography - The Biography Maker
Biomedical Journal Writing
Business Letter Handout
Business Letter Samples
Business Plan - How to Write
Definitional Techniques in Writing
Dance - Labanotation
Dance Notation -LabanLab
Drafting Legal Documents
Effective Writing for the Workplace
Effective Workplace Writing
Email - Writing Effective Message
Essay - How to Write
Essay - Identifying the Argument
Essay Writing - Online Course
Expository Essays - Writing Guide
Five Paragraph Essay Wizard
Forms of Address
Forms of Writing
Forms of Writing - iWrite
Grant Writing
How to Write a Thank You Note
Lab Report Handbook
Lab Reports  - Writing Lab Reports
Legal Writing Samples- Appellate, Trial, Non-Litigation
Literature Review Writing Guide
Literary Techniques
Marketing Plan - How to Write
Memo's - How to Write
Newspaper Writing Tips
Personal Statements and Application Letters
Photo Caption Checklist
Poetry
Poetry - What is
Position Papers
Press Release Writing Tips
Press Release Template
Press Release Writing Tips
Propaganda
Propaganda Critic
Research Proposal - Writing Guides
Recipe - How to Write
Recipe - WikiHow
Screenwriting Resources - Succeed in Writing
Scientific Journal Style
Scientific Report Writing
Scientific Writing Guidelines
Shorthand
Technical Report Writing
Technical Writing
Technical Writing - Online Textbook
Technical Writing - Proposals
Theater and Dance Writing
Types of Writing - Essays
Write a Business Plan
Writing a Hypertext Paper
Writing a Science Fair Report
Writing a Scientific Research Paper
Writing a Summary
Writing a Film Review - PDF
Writing a Fire Investigation Report
Writing a Lesson Plan
Writing a PhD Thesis
Writing a Play Review
Writing a Review of the Live Performance
Writing Book Reviews
Writing Effective Job Descriptions
Writing Effective Letters
Writing Examples from Disciplines
Writing Genres - Specific Literary Forms
Writing Green Specifications
Writing Numbers
Writing Photo Captions 
Writing Policies and Procedures
Writing a Prescription
Writing Resources  - Poynter
Writing Speeches
Writing Thank-you Notes
Written Forms of Address 


Presenting

Communication Pages
Deliver an Effective Speech - So You Wanna
Designing Presentation Visuals
Graphic Design Communications
Guidelines for Making Presentations
Leadership Page - Presentation Skills
Making Oral Presentations
Making Oral Presentations
Motivational Speech Outline
Oral Communication Toolkit
Power Point Tutorials - MS Office
Power Point Basics Tutorial
Power Point in the Classroom
Power Point Resources - Microsoft
Power Point Support Center- MS Office
Preparing for Your Speech
Presenters Online - Tutorials and Resources
Presenters University - Tutorials and Courses
Presentation Planning - Logic Tree
Presentation Rubric
Presentation Skills Handouts
Presentation Skills and Tutorials
Presentation Skills for Managers
Presenting Qualitative Data
Strategic Communications Resource Library
Virtual Interview
Visual Communication Resources


Public Speaking and Communication

Cooperative Communication Skills Workbook
Cooperative Communication Emergency Kit
Famous Speeches
Free Speaking Tips
Graduation Speeches
How to Conquer Public Speaking Fear
Inaugural Addresses
Participating in Meetings
Preparing a Speech - PDF
Public Speakers Page
Public Speaking & Speech Writing
Public Speaking Overview
Speaking Tips - Toastmaster International
Tips on Talks


Quotation Resources

Familiar Quotations - John Bartlett
Quotation Resources- Links and Research
The Quotations Page

Conflict Resolution and Negotiation

Basics of Conflict Management
Conflict Management Skills
Conflict Research Consortium - Colorado Edu
Conflict Resolution Gateway
Conflict Management
Conflict Resolution Skills
Helping Others Resolve Conflicts -Free Book
How to Negotiate - PDF
Negotiation Tutorial
Negotiations and Resolving Conflicts
Resolving  Workplace Conflicts
Salary Negation Resources -QuintCareers
Stop Fighting Tutorial
What is Conflict Resolution
Working with Strong Emotions in the Classroom


Interviewing and Telephone

Behavioral Interviewing
Handshaking 101
How to Improve Your Telephone Voice - PDF
How to Succeed in the Job Interview
Information Interviews Guide
Interview Attire
Interviewing Questions
Job Interview Tutorial
Making Calls - Etiquette


Alternative Forms of Communication

Alternate Forms of Auditory Communication
American Sign Language Browser
Artificial Languages
Braille Alphabet
Braille Bug - Learn Braille Online
Braille on the Internet
Body Language
Body Language and Communication
Broadcast Media
Carrier Pigeons
Cryptography
Eye Contact
Finger Spelling
Finger Spelling
Forms of Communication
Internet and Text Slang
Music and Performing Arts
Nonverbal Communication
Photography and Film
Podcasting
RSS
Site Communications
Slang Dictionary - Teen Lingo
SMS Shortcuts
SMS Translator/Converter
Telecommunications


Signaling

Bicycle Hand Signals
Distress Signals
Diving Signals
Hand Signals - Agricultural Safety
Hand Signals - Crane and Hoist
Hand Signals - Equipment
Hand Signals Fire Fighters
Hand Signals - Military
Hand Signals - Motorcycle Riding
Hand Signals - Sign Language of Futures Trading
Hand Signals - Underwater Diving
Hand Signals for Farmers
Highway Workers Signaling Procedures
International Marine Signaling Flags
Semaphore Flag Signaling System
Signal Flag Meanings
Signaling Flags - International Maritime
Signaling for Survival
Signaling in Survival Situation
Signaling Techniques - Wilderness Survival
Survival Signaling

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