RichmondCC Library: English: Websites

Writing & Research

Merriam-Webster
Online dictionary
Grammar
Grammar guide from Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab)
British Council - English and Ancient Greek
Discusses how much of the English language has roots in ancient Greece
Germanic & Latinate Equivalents in the English Language
This resource from California State University, Northridge, provides examples of Germanic-derived words and Latin-derived words.
Walden Grammar
Grammar guide from Walden University's Writing Center
American Heritage Dictionary
Another online dictionary

All of these sources have both federal and state statistics.

U.S. Census Bureau
Provides statistics about the people of the United States and the economy.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Created and maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics
Created and maintained by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Pew Research
A nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world.
Gallup
Well-regarded for its public opinion polls.