Read every line.

Since I entered CreComm last fall, I have started looking carefully at everything I read. I question what the writer was thinking, where they obtained their information, and what circumstances surrounded the story. But more than anything, I search for spelling and grammatical errors.

Writing a grammatically and technically perfect piece of writing is hard work. It takes a lot of time and dedication, and a person really has to know what to look for when trying to edit.
In class last week, we were talking about the fact that basic spelling and grammar really isn’t taught effectively in school. Most students learn the parts of speech early, and have a refresher course in high school. That’s not nearly enough exposure, and the number of twenty-something’s who don't know what a noun or adjective is astounds me.

With that being said, I have included a few grammar sites that I think are quite helpful...

http://www.grammarbook.com/english_rules.asp
GrammarBook.com - This site breaks down basic grammar and punctuation rules. If you're confused about when to use a comma or colon, check it out!

http://www.splashesfromtheriver.com/spelling/spelling_rules.htm
Splashes From the River - This site explains some basic spelling rules. It's worth a read, and even if everything seems common sense, the refresher is good.

http://www.creativeteachingsite.com/humorgrammar.htm
Humorous Grammar Rules - This site is funny, but the rules make sense.

http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/branches/elearning/tsl/resources/subject_area/ELA/ELARR/Spelling.shtml
Spelling - This site is decent enough. Read the poem

Hopefully some of these websites will help. Maybe not. At the very least, they are an interesting read.

P.S. If there are spelling or grammatical errors in this blog, I quit.