Q. I need help with my grammar and punctuation.

For a quick grammar and spelling check, use Microsoft Word's spelling and grammar feature.  It can also be helpful to listen to your Word document...sometimes errors are more obvious when you hear them.

You can even use the Editor browser plugin to help you check for errors in your classroom discussion posts (or social media!).   

If you'd like to brush up on grammar basics in more detail, explore the Writer's Reference Center, a writing self-help tool that includes a Grammar & Punctuation section. Find the Writer's Reference Center linked in the library's RESOURCES menu.

We also have a number of ebooks that cover writing skills, including grammar. 

A few more free resources:

• Grammar (Khan Academy)
• Nature of Writing
• Grammar and Punctuation (Guide to Writing, Lumen Learning)
• Sentence Writing and Punctuation (Writing for Success, University of Minnesota)

See also:

• Where can I have my paper proofread or reviewed?