• What’s New – Essay Writing Tips for Every Student
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howtowriteanessay.com is a web resource created by Merit Software. The site, which has been designed for students, explains essay-writing steps from brainstorming to proofreading. The site offers a quick and accessible overview of the essay-writing process. Links to additional online resources are provided.

Visit: www.howtowriteanessay.com

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"I like the software very much. At a recent 4C's conference, I referred a person to look at Essay Punch to help students struggling in freshman English. Students also like the software very much. I think you have an excellent product that students can use themselves," states an educator at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI, about Merit Software's Essay Punch.

The program helps students make the transition from writing paragraphs to writing effective short essays. Prompts guide learners step by step as they complete well-organized and original work.

For a complete software description, go to: www.meritsoftware.com/software/essay_punch

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Uniting Networks Incorporated makes PowerResearcher. This research process automation system offers assistance in capturing and annotating web pages, and in creating references and bibliographies. The Citation Style Wizard allows users to choose among citation styles.

Visit:http://www.powerresearcher.com

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Through its Computers For Learning Program, the federal government has placed hundreds of thousands of surplus computers in K-12 schools and non-profit educational organizations. Requests are considered on a needs-first basis. Applicants must register and request equipment on the Computers for Learning web site.

Go to: http://www.computers.fed.gov/Public/home.asp

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