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Standard Grammar and Style Handbooks

Widely used standard books fall into different categories: general, pocket guides, and discipline-specific guides. No handbook is definitive, as stylistic and even grammatical rules evolve. Ask your professors which guides they recommend for writers in your field(s), or consult with Charles Yarnoff of the Writing Program to find out which guide might best help you.

Academic Grammar Sites

For questions about a specific document type or technical issue, the online versions of textbooks or online guides can be very useful.

Popular Grammar Sites

Popular online grammar sites are not definitive, but they can be a lot of fun. For example, consider the following: