authority on stylistic conventions, but has been derided by linguist Geoffrey K. Pullum as "stupid". An electronic resource is the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL), where writers may search a specific issue to find an explanation of grammatical and mechanical conventions. See also Argument mapping Composition (language) Style guide Writer's block Writing style References Selected readings Berthoff, Ann. The Making of Meaning: Metaphors, Models and Maxims for Writing Teachers. Boynton/Cook Publishers, 1981. Brand, Alice G. "The Why of Cognition: Emotion and the Writing Process". CCC 38.4 (1987): 436–443. Bruffee, Kenneth A. "Collaborative Learning and the 'Conversation of Mankind'" College English 46.7 (1984): 635–652. Elbow, Peter. Writing without Teachers 2nd ed. Oxford University Press, USA, 1998. Guffey, Rhodes and Rogin. "Business Communication: Process and Product". Third Brief Canadian Edition. Thomson-Nelson, 2010. Murray, Donald. Writing to Learn 8th ed. Wadsworth. 2004 Pattison, Darcy. Paper Lightning: Prewriting Activities to Spark Creativity and Help Students Write Effectively. Cottonwood Press, 2008. Sommers, Nancy. "Revision Strategies of Student Writers and Experienced Adult Writers". CCC 31.4 (1980): 378–388. External links Purdue Online Writing Lab Power writing Tips on saying loads with few words Resources for Writers, from MIT's Online Writing and Communication Center Pedagogy Composition (language)