Research & Writing Tools
- Cambridge Dictionary OnlineCambridge Dictionary Online, opens a new window – Find definitions for those tricky words!
- Essay Writing Center – Help with essay planning, structure, and basic writing. Has information on types of essays, presentation writing, business writing, and scholarships.
- Lexico Dictionary (Powered by Oxford) – Oxford English and Spanish dictionary, thesaurus, and Spanish to English translator. Includes tips for learning English as a second language.
- Thesaurus Online, opens a new window –
Easily searchable online thesaurus to help spice up your writing. - – Learn how to avoid plagiarizing other people’s work.
- SparkNotes Guides– Summaries and insightful critical analyses of English literature, including Shakespeare, along with guides for history, math, biology, and other subjects.