Writing Resources for Nonprofits

Language and Style in the Workplace

Brush Up Your Grammar
From the Marquette Writing Across the Curriculum Web site

Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Youíll find tips about many aspects of writing, both academic and professional.

Plain English, Yes; Complex Jargon, No
More links from the Marquette Writing Across the Curriculum Web site

"Jabberwocky Junkies" by Tony Proscio "Why we're hooked on buzz words and why we need to kick the habit." from The Grantsmanship Center Magazine, Fall 2002

Jargon Files site at the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation More advice from Tony Proscio in two different articles, plus tools to help you combat jargon. Writer's Handbook from the Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin Madison Excellent resource for help with many aspects of writing.