Course resources

PUBL Guide for Authors
This guide is produced by the Editorial Unit of the Bureau of Publications. It provides a concise set of guidelines for preparing a document for publication within ILO. By following these guidelines, authors can contribute to a more efficient editing process for their work.

ILO House Style Guide
This document provides considerable guidance on the style and mechanics of English-language writing, including spelling, punctuation, formatting, citations, copyright, and much more.

The Deluxe OFFDOC Guide for Report Writers
This is a temporary document for use until the new version of the ILO House Style Guide becomes available. It provides a very useful checklist for authors to review before submitting their manuscript for editing. The checklist contains a list of editorial points to consider as well as some practical advice on the process of writing and editing at ILO. Probably most useful for writers is the concise list of tips to keep in mind when writing and editing a report.

Web resources

The Internet English Grammar
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/internet-grammar/
This site is both a self-study course and a comprehensive resource of information on English grammar, designed primarily for university undergraduates. It covers the basic functions and forms of words and moves on to more complex units such as phrases, clauses, and sentences. The site includes a large glossary and several interactive exercises.

Guide to Grammar and Writing
http: //cctc2.commnet.edu/grammar/
Excellent site especially for sentence and paragraphing help.

Guide to Grammar and Style
http: //andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Writing/s.html
Alphabetical arrangement — good quick resource.

The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
http: //www.grammarbook.com/
A comprehensive on-line book covering many common problem areas, including punctuation. (Skip the promotional first page.)

The University of Calgary: The Basic Elements of English Grammar Guide
http: //www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/eduweb/grammar/
Comprehensive site for grammar and punctuation help. Includes self-marking exercises.

William Strunk Jr: The Elements of Style
http: //www.bartleby.com/141/index.html
One of the oldest and best style guides around.

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