Writing for the Web

The written part of your Web site is an essential piece that should not be overlooked. This section discusses how to improve the way you write for and edit a Web page.

Guidelines for Web Writing
A variety of helpful suggestions for improving the written portion of a Web site. Learn how Web writing differs from the traditional writing style used for printed materials.

How to avoid and detect Web plagiarism
Important information on avoiding and detecting plagiarism on student Web sites.

TRIO Quest Fair Use Guidelines
Find out how to avoid plagiarism and copyright law violations on your Web site. (All TRIO ThinkQuest entries must follow these guidelines.)

Citing Sources in MLA Style
An introduction to citing sources in MLA style.

Obtaining Permissions
How obtain permission to use materials created by others on your Web site. Includes a template release form, request letter, and email.

Citing Permissions
A sample permissions page to show you the correct way to cite permissions on your Web site and credit the author of an image.

Punctuation Refresher Quiz
This quick and easy quiz allows you to test your punctuation proficiency. Can you recognize these common errors in punctuation?

Writing Links
Links to online writing resources.