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General Resources

General Resources

Use these general resource documents and activities to help increase your success in this course. Some content requires software plugins. Visit our Plugin Help Centerfor help with downloading plugins.


Bullet imageHM Newsnow Logo
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View current news videos that relate to your course work and your life.

Bullet imageThe College Writer Online Readings
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The College Writer Online Readings are a collection of readings that provide professional examples of narrative and descriptive writing; analytical writing; persuasive writing; and letters, reports, and reviews. (NOTE: New users must have a passkey to view this feature.)

Bullet imageAssociated Press Interactives
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The Associated Press Interactives are a collection of multimedia news reports designed to develop visual literacy and critical thinking skills. Each interactive report includes a context-building introduction and follow-up questions. (NOTE: New users must have a passkey to view this feature.)

Bullet imageStudent Writing
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Click for more models of student essays.

Bullet imageJournal Activities
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Try out these interactive journal activities for writing practice.

Bullet imageInternet Research Guide
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Use this guide for tips, practice exercises, and advice in your online research.

Bullet imagePlagiarism Prevention Zone
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Confused about what constitutes copying? Click here for tutorials on avoiding plagiarism and other tools.

Bullet imagePublishing Your Work
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Look here for venues that accept student papers, advice on submitting your work.

Bullet image100 Words to Know
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Increase your vocabulary using these flashcards derived from The American Heritage College Dictionary list of the top 100 words you should know.