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Library of Congress Classification Outline
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/lcco/lcco.html

This is an outline of the classification system used in the SJC Library and many other college libraries.

Study Guides & Strategies
http://www.studygs.net/

The site is available in 19 different languages. It includes practical information on many topics including: time management, stress management, effective study habits, studying with ADHD, classroom participation, working with study groups, test prep and taking tests, reading skills, writing basics, project skills, and more.

Understanding Call Numbers
http://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/legacylib/callno.html

This page was developed by Honolulu Community College and is an excellent explanation of how to read and understand a call number on the spine of a library book.

Note: The "Location Prefixes" section at the end of the webpage is specific to the Honolulu CC library and does not apply to all libraries.

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Internet Resources for Mathematics Students
http://www.langara.bc.ca/mathstats/resource/onWeb

This site from Langara College in Vancouver was designed with community college students in mind.

S.O.S. Mathematics
http://www.sosmath.com

Touts itself as your "your free resource for math review material from Algebra to Differential Equations!"

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Guide to Grammar and Writing
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/

Divided into levels from "word & sentence" to "paragraph" to "essay & research paper," this is a very comprehensive site. Need to know what a Thesis Statement is exactly? Or how to use a semicolon correctly? This is the place to go!

OWL Online Writing Lab
Handouts and materials for students and teachers
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/index.html

Print-friendly handouts for basic writing skills, grammar, spelling, punctuation, ESL, professional writing, and research and citation.

LetterRep
http://www.letterrep.com

"...hundreds of sample letters on hundreds of subjects."

Resources for Writers and Teachers
http://writing.colostate.edu/tools.cfm

Developed by Colorado State University, these resources include writing and teaching guides as well as links to other useful sties.

Sources
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~sources/contents.html

From Dartmouth, this is an excellent resource on citing sources.

The Text Doctor
http://www.textdoctor.com/resWeb.htm

An assortment of links are arranged by topic from citations to copyright to grammar to technical communications.

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Last updated 5/3/07
JOwen