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General:
Dropbox - Multi-comp access to files (2-10 Gb free; signup from link)
SugarSync - Multi-comp access to files (2-5 Gb free)
Office Live Workspace - Multi-comp access to files (5 Gb free)
Meeting Planner - Multi-country scheduler
Live 365 - Streaming music
delicious - Bookmarking tool
YouTube - Searchable videos
LinkedIn - Professional networking site
Twitter - A social networking site
Send Space - Online tool for sending files up to 300MB in size
Compare My Docs - Compare/collate different versions of the same document
Zotero - FireFox extension for reference management (like Endnote)
Zamzar - Online file conversion tool (pdf --> doc, etc.)
Google Products

Language Related:
Google Scholar - For a general search of academic information; can also be used as a corpus for language issues
Plagiarism Checker - A quick (NOT comprehensive) search of plagiarism in a writing sample
Scribd - Searchable resources
Microsoft Research ESL Assistant - Provides correction suggestions for typical ESL errors
Visuwords - Online dictionary/thesaurus
Lexipedia - Online dictionary/thesaurus
Wordnik - Word definitions, examples, pronunciations & etymology
Confusing Words - A list of 3200+ words that writers commonly have problems with

Writing Related:
ESLBEE - Advanced composition for non-native speakers of English
Technical Writing - Some basic guidelines for technical writing
Biz-e-tech training - Reference tools and vocabulary online
Style Manuals - Link to a manual explaining 12 writing style guides
UsingEnglish - Wide range of English analysis and usage tips

This site is used to manage information regarding the courses and services offered by the Language Instructors at GIST.

To ensure effective communication between students and Instructors, students enrolled in the language programs at GIST are required to join the site for their respective classes.

However, all members of GIST are encouraged to join the site and use the services offered by the GIST Writing Center/Online Writing Lab (OWL).

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	Links updated by John McDonald - Wednesday, 24 February 2010, 10:02 PM
	Note that there are a number of links in the left-hand column that can be quite useful for language learners. If you know of more, and want to share, email them to one of the Instructors and we will add them to the list.

	Write, Present and Publish Handout (Dr. Jeong-Bae Son) by John McDonald - Tuesday, 13 October 2009, 10:23 PM
	Write_Present_Publish_JS.pdf Please find attached a handout that includes some of the key points from Dr. Jeong-Bae Son's lecture 'Write, Present and Publish' held on Oct 12, 2009.

	Writing Center Advertisement by John McDonald - Tuesday, 13 October 2009, 05:55 PM
	Writing_Center_Poster_B_Oct_2009_-_Blue.pdf Attached is the new ad for the GIST Writing Center. Email John if you have any questions.

	Invited Speaker (Dr. Jeong-Bae Son) by John McDonald - Saturday, 25 July 2009, 11:38 PM
	SeminarTour2009_JS_Flyer.pdf Presentation Information: 1. Presentation title: 'Write, Present and Publish' 2. Place: Oryong Hall, GIST Campus 3. Date: October 12, 2009 at 4 pm 4. Length: 1.5 hours