1. 5 Web tools for essay writing and marking Russel Tarr www.activehistory.co.uk www.classtools.net

2. 1. Google.com – to find search results at the right level How? = Use the advanced search > reading level option. Why? = Directs students away from results at the wrong level

3. 2. Wikispaces.com – to compare different drafts of an essay How? = Use the history tab. Why? = Focus teacher attention on whats been

4. 3. Activehistory.co.uk/bookref – to generate citations How? = type the name of the book Why? = no need to add any extra data

5. 4. Wordle.net – to spot if essay is focused on the title How? = COPY and PASTE an essay into it and click Submit Why? = Helps students spot if topic words are being used

6. 5. Activehistory.co.uk/plagiarizr – to spot plagiarism How? = COPY and PASTE an essay into it and click Analyse Why? = Direct hyperlinks to webpages used for plagiarism

7. /teachmeet2011