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Test Prep & Practice Exams
Writing/English/Grammar
Grammar Bytes
This site has everything - daily grammar challenges, online exercises, and interactive activities with matching handouts. There is also a grammar rules quick reference section and links to YouTube videos.
Grammarbook.com
A resource for both grammar and punctuation rules, given along real-world examples. Remember to quiz yourself before leave the site!
The Elements of Style
An online eBook which give "the principle requirements of plain English style and concentrates attention on the rules of usage and principles of composition most commonly violated."
Research and Citation
Research and Citation Help from LSC-Kingwood Learning Commons
Everything a student needs to write a research paper! Find research guides, a link to LSC databases, citation guides, help videos, or chat with a librarian.
Purdue OWL - Online Writing Lab
An online writing lab hosted by Purdue University. Resources include research and citation, how to avoid plagiarism, job search writing, and more.
Purdue OWL - MLA Style
Everything you need to know about MLA in-text citations and Works Cited pages. MLA sample papers are provided so that students can see how polished citations look.
Purdue OWL - APA Style
Everything you need to know about APA in-text citations and Works Cited pages. APA sample papers are provided so that students can see how polished citations look.
ESOL/ESL
LSC-Kingwood ESOL/ESL Program
Lone Star College-Kingwood's ESOL/ESL program page including class schedules, textbooks, and resources links.
The Idioms
This website provides different ways to look up English idioms - look them up by topic or in an A to Z index. As an added bonus, the website also has a section on English grammar.
Using English
Online ESL tools and resources. The site covers grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing skills, articles about learning English, and online discussion forums.
Math
Cool Math
Bored with math? Confused by math? Hate math? Yeah, Coolmath can fix that. Totally dig math? Want to learn more math? Want to get ahead in math? Yep, Coolmath is here for that too!
Purple Math
Purplemath's algebra lessons are written with the student in mind. These lessons emphasize the practicalities rather than the technicalities, demonstrating dependable techniques, warning of likely "trick" questions, and pointing out common mistakes.
Science
Biology
Biology Online
Online biology dictionary with a twist! Each entry is its own detailed tutorial. There are also discussion forums and biology articles
Biology Corner
Resources for general Biology (BIOL 1406, 1407, 1408, & 1409) Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 2401, 2402, 2404) with support from teacher websites and reading guides.
Chemistry
Los Alamos National Laboratory Periodic Table
An interactive periodic table. Click on an element's symbol to learn about its chemical properties, history, and sources. There are short tutorials on characterizing elements and chemical properties. A free downloadable periodic table is also available.
The Chem Collective Tutorials
Tutorials in the form of YouTube videos followed by some practice problems with hints to help along the way. Topics include stoichiometry, kinetics, acid-base chemistry and more.
Basic IUPAC Organic Nomenclature
Step-by-step guide to learning nomenclature used in organic chemistry. There are also practice drills with hints to practice what you learn.
General Study & Learning Skills
Texas A&M Study & Learning Handouts
Texas A&M Academic Success Center's resources for students cover everything a student needs to be successful - study skills, time management, note-taking, test taking strategies. There are also videos!
Study Guides, Tips and Tricks for College Students
Whether you have been studying for a long time or just starting college, it is almost certain that you will benefit from resources that offer guidance on developing sound study skills. This site offers resources in making sure that you know how to study effectively and efficiently.