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SEO and Article Spinning Are Not the Purpose of a ThesaurusA thesaurus is designed to help improve the clarity of the message in your writing. It helps you expand the accuracy of your vocabulary.- Book Review - the Oxford American Desk Dictionary and ThesaurusThe Oxford American Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus, Second Edition is an excellent compact sized lexicon, one which I've found to be the most useful desktop reference book in my home office.
- Two Friends a Writer Will Always HaveWriters will always have use for the Dictionary and the Thesaurus. The internet adds more sources then your standard hard copy.
Reasons to Not Rely on the ThesaurusWhen writers rely on the dictionary and thesaurus to keep their writing fresh, they risk foolish word choices.
World's Biggest Thesaurus Ever Published, "Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary," Coming SoonThe "Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary" is the largest undertaking of its kind, linking modern day language to its historic journey through time.- Tips on Using a Thesaurus to Spice Up WritingJust as a chef uses a variety of spices and other ingredients to add flavor to cooking, writers should use a thesaurus to add spice to their writing
- How to Teach Kids to Use a ThesaurusEveryone should know how to use a Thesaurus, and kids are no exception.
- Citizen Journalism and the Use of the ThesaurusA citizen journalist should always have a thesaurus on hand when writing. Using the perfect word or words when creating upbeat and engaging sentences is crucial to good writing.
- English Lesson Plan - Utilizing a Computer's Thesaurus20 sentences using the computer's thesaurus.
- How to Properly Use a ThesaurusThis article describes how to expand vocabulary usage in a way that improves clarity.
- Webster's Pocket Dictionary and Thesaurus: Mobile GrammarHaving trouble writing a letter or maybe even an essay? Need to double check the meaning of that word that you are placing on your application? Can't find a better way to fit what you are trying to say?
- WordWeb: Free Dictionary and Thesaurus Software for Your ComputerUse WordWeb to find synonyms and definitions quickly and easily.
I Cannot Live Without My Royal Electronic Dictionary/ThesaurusOne thing that I could not live without is my Royal electronic dictionary/ thesaurus. This device is great since it has many features aside from already being a dictionary and thesaurus.- Spicing Up Your Word BankSick of using the same descriptive word over again? Try these tips to spice up your language.
- Find the Right Words with PhraseupThe tool is completely free, for now, and is a valuable tool for content writers, copywriters, novelists and bloggers.
- A Good VocabularyA good vocabulary can be a great asset in business and in human relationships. But you need to be careful how you use it. If it is used unwisely, it can cause more harm than good.
- How to Properly Self-Edit Your ManuscriptPerforming the proper editing and proofreading of your article or book manuscript can often be the difference between success or failure of your work.
Books Your Student Needs for CollegeCollege is all about hitting the books. In addition to purchasing hundreds of dollars in textbooks each semester, there are a few more must have books your a college student should bring.
Fun with Letter C WordsMaking our way though the dictionary, letter by letter from A to Z. Different weekly articles on words and meanings.
My Year End RecapA humorous look back on all the major events of 2010 told as a faux year-end recap sent to friends.- The Origins and Development of Language: How We Got from Grunting to GoogleAn Associated Content writer, Tracie Walker, prompted this article when she compiled a list of comedian Steven Wright's brilliant one-liners.
- Connotation and DenotationYahoo now offers a comprehensive style guide aimed at becoming a "go to" resource for the new wave of web writers. One of the sections to take a look at is titled " The Word List."
America, Let's Do Some More Thinkingmore points to ponder- AttractionHow we feel about our better halves!
- DesperationWhat desperation feels like.
- DeterminationWhat the word determination may mean to you.
- The Alphabet According to JerseyNana: "V"My Weekly Article for All Ages
The Curious Process by Which Perfectly Good English Words Get LostEnglish thesauri are stuffed with words that have either become obsolete because the processes they're linked to are obsolete or else they've simply given way to new words. Why do some words rise while others fall?- The Synonym GameI introduce the synonym game, of my own invention, where I substitute synonyms in familiar passages
- 5 Ways to Boost Your Vocabulary5 simple tips on how to improve vocabulary in less time and with little effeort.
Mastery of Language is the Greatest Skill You HaveIf you continually work on developing your range of words and skills with words then you will reap the rewards.
Resources for Choosing the Right WordWhatever kind of writing you produce, choosing the right word is an important task. The right word can affect reader comprehension and emotion, as well as your credibility and effectiveness. Consider these resources for choosing the right word.
Thirty Secondspretty much it... thirty seconds i'll never get back, and reading this, you'll lose them too.- Building Power Headlines & SentencesThis is a simple trick for creating new power words instead of using the same ones over and over again.
- QuestionsThis poem features certain questions I ask myself.
- Write Lyrics for a Simple SongEasy to follow instructions on how to write lyrics for a simple 4x4 song.
- Ten Ways to Become a Better WriterNo matter how skilled and competent we are at writing, there is always room for improvement.
- Useful Tips, Tools and Links for Writing on Associated ContentTips, tools and links for improving your writing abilities.
- The Practice of Writing: Write Every DayDespite romantic notions to the contrary, writing is not something to be done only under inspiration. To get better at writing, write every single day. This article tells you how to do that in spite of everything else you do.
- How One Man's Love of Listing Saved His LifeA look at the author of one of the most popular books of all time
