SUPPORT LINKS
WRITING SUPPORT SITES:
GRAMMAR/SKILLS AREA
Use the dictionary for meanings, parts of speech (is it an adjective or an adverb?) and even how to pronounce (click on the speaker symbol): http://dictionary.reference.com/
Grammar Exercises with instant answers: http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/
More help on grammar and writing: http://depts.gallaudet.edu/englishworks/grammar/main/index.htm
Another good grammar and writing help place: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/index.html
RESEARCH AREA
MLA citation:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/15/
Another useful site for MLA citation:
http://library.duke.edu/research/citing/
Library of Congress; research photos and other materials: http://www.loc.gov
CAMPUS SUPPORT SITES (for Writing and Other Skills and Services):
De Anza Writing and Reading Center: http://faculty.deanza.edu/writingcenter/
De Anza Tutorial and Academic Skills Center: http://deanza.edu/studentsuccess/tutorial/
De Anza Library: http://www.deanza.fhda.edu/library/
De Anza Counseling Center: Located on the top floor of the Student & Community Services Center Building. Academic counseling and advising is the focus. However, some personal counseling is available as well. http://www.deanza.edu/counseling/
De Anza Health Center: Located on the ground level of The Hinson Campus Center. Several health services are offered to students, including immunizations, smoking cessation programs, and testing for sexually transmitted infection and pregnancy. http://www.deanza.edu/healthservices/
De Anza Career/ Employment / Internship Information: http://deanza.edu/studentservices/career/
COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND POSSIBLE AREAS OF INTEREST:
VOTING IN CALIFORNIA
http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections.htm
Santa Clara City Library (a beautifully designed building with good study spaces; free cultural events and guest speakers; and great resources--consider checking out items like DVDs, music CDs with your library card): http://www.library.ci.santa-clara.ca.us/
Santa Clara County Libraries: http://www.santaclaracountylib.org/
Santa Clara University Radio Station: http://www.kscu.org/
Foothill College Radio Station: http://www.kfjc.org/
Public Broadcasting for the Bay Area (for programming info about the radio station and television channel): http://www.kqed.org/
KQED Arts and Lectures section; also features classical and contemporary music archives and samples: http://www.kqed.org/arts/
Also peruse the official websites of the great local colleges and universities around us--(ex. San Jose State University; Stanford University; Santa Clara University)--look into areas like free music and dance performances you can enjoy; art collections/galleries; guest speaker series. Some university libraries offer a community-use library card.
Volunteering in the Bay Area: http://www.onebrick.org/
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