other useful links writing The Bedford Handbook online
More help with grammar, MLA style, doing research, etc.
ClichéSite.com
A complete list of clichés and euphemisms. Use it to learn what a saying actually means or use it to avoid clichés in your own writing.
Dictionary.com
An on-line dictionary. Pretty complete and free to use.
ESL Websites
Julie Madigan, an instructor at De Anza, compiled this list of websites that are geared towards ESL students.
Fallacy Files
A very complete collection of various logical fallacies with many real-life examples.
Indiana University writing tutorials
There is a lot of helpful advice here, such as how to write a good thesis statement and tips on taking an essay exam.
UCSC Resource Guide- What to Expect in College
This was written for students at UCSC, but the advice on this page applies to any college student. Lots of great tips on how to get organized and be successful.
miscellaneous Adobe Acrobat Reader
In case you can't read .pdf files (which I use a lot here), you can download a free viewer through Adobe.
This American Life
The NPR radio show about lives in the US. There're a lot of great shows here and you can listen to all of them on-line.