Research/Writing

A+ Research and Writing
…for High School and College Students.

A Guide to Writing Reference Sites
Bibliography and footnote help; MLA, APA, and Turabian style guides.

A Guide to Writing Subject Specific Writing Resources

Durham West Arts Centre
The Durham West Arts Centre is a ‘hub’ organization working to establish links with artists, arts groups, and arts lovers.

Free Bibliography and Citation Maker

Guide to Grammar and Writing

Reading, Writing, and Revising: Help With Your Essays
A brief guide to sources of information on writing essays by Toronto Public Library VRL staff.

Roget’s Thesaurus

Teen Ink
An online magazine written by teens for teens. Teen Ink also publishes books. Check ‘em out at the library.

Teen Lit
Great writer’s workshops, teen writing, book reviews, and contests.

The Armchair Grammarian
Lots of information about grammar and punctuation.

The Writers’ Circle of Durham Region
The Writers’ Circle of Durham Region is a non-profit umbrella organization dedicated to encouraging and promoting the art and skill of writing, fostering literacy, and providing moral support to writers through education and networking, both independently and in co-operation with existing organizations.

Young Poets
Created by the League of Canadian Poets, this site has an e-zine, articles on writing, advice on getting published, and more…