2.  What are two online “tools” that can be used for collaborative writing?
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I'm not sure if you're asking in general terms or specific ones, but I would recommend:\n\ngeneral: getting students using free blog spaces and encouraging class members to contribute to on-going discussions\n\nspecific: many of the big publishing companies that have TEFL materials (like Macmillan, for example) have websites that offer on-line material focused on business writing techniques and strategies at all levels--so that many of the materials will be appropriate even if your intended audience is made up of native English speakers
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You can download a special script writer's toolbar for Word from the BBC writer's page called ScriptSmart.\n\nhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/scriptsmart/
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Write in complete sentences , and whole paragraphs with correct punctuation and spelling. Study the writings of authors you admire, determine what you like about the structure(grammar and syntax) of their sentences and paragraphs and imitate them.\n\nStudy the dictionary everyday, learning and using new words to express your ideas. Words have multiple meanings and uses and learning this will help you select the ones that fit your frame of mind and purpose. Don't be afraid to use a good encyclopedia. Good writers are usually well-informed and good learners.\n\nDiscuss your writing with someone who likes to write, possibly a teacher-mentor-critic. Accept criticism and suggestions at first even if you later conclude your ways are preferable.\n\nWrite , write, and write until it is as comfortable as communicating by speech. \n\nPlay with expressing your thoughts in different words in different sentences and enjoy the freedom to write out what is on your mind limited only by your ingenuity and determination.\n\nThanks for the question, answering it helped me to organize my own rules for improving my writing skills.
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You could write a bookmarklet in JavaScript.  Or Greasemonkey for Firefox might be helpful depending what you are trying to do.
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hmm ... i would like to write something, but theres no need written whats already well written\n\nhope this helps =)
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Go to:\nhttp://www.parapublishing.com/sites/para/information/writing.cfm
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A Notepad.\n\nDarryl S.
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A useful tool would be to use yahoo 360 it enables you to create your own web page and update when you need and best of all its free and if you have yahoo messanger you can tell your friends about it....
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I recommend you get http://www.textpad.com I use this for EVERYTHING and Im a IT Tech and Web Programmer. You can use it as a word pad, you can develop on it and sync with your JAVA classes for compilation. Its the perfect writing tool.
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I used WriteOnCue the last time I needed some work done. Very low rates. Check them out.
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Depending on how proficient you are with the software, you can use Word, Textpad or any other text editing software. As well you might choose Excel even. However, your best bet is (although it might be too late...) to take a course on Technical and Professional Writing. Your local community college should offer just such a course.\n\nIt's really not the 'tool' that will help you accomplish this; rather your understanding of the writing process (whatever form it takes: procedure, outline, et al.)\n\nI know this seems like a pet answer, and I'm not questioning your writing skills. Yet truly, if you plan on doing any professional writing, you should consider such a course. I am currently enrolled in one right now and the methods one learns are fantastic. \n\nOnce you learn how to write technically/professionally, it won't really matter what software you use. The best tool is truly the knowledge of how to do it.\n\nI really hope this helps.
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The Internet is fantastic resource and I recommend using it to your fullest advantage.  Perhaps a place to start is everyday conversations with your friends and translating those to English.  Use resources such as on-line dictionaries and thesaurus' to look up words.  When it comes to writing essays, use the Internet to your advantage - there are a number of universities such as the University of Wisconsin-Madison writing center (see link) that give tips for improving your writing.  Unfortunately, writing isn't something that one becomes good at overnight - it took me 16 years to fully appreciate English and use it correctly.  Patience, and in time you can do just as well as other students - just practice and keep high spirits.  You are on the right path and asking the right questions, don't stop now.
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Try Microsoft Word! It works just fine ;)\nBut if you want something good try Stylewriter
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Many writing centers have guidelines for every documentaation system out there. MLA, APA, Chicago Style, Covey Style whatever. Go to www.webster.edu, where I worked. Click on Student Support Services, Go to Academic Rsource and find the Writing Center. It has all you need.
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You can use it create a document,sure. If you have an on line class and the teacher states it has to be Word, than notepad will not work. If you are writing a paper to turn in, it will not work well because you can not spell check and it will have the Yahoo logo in the corner. Not good...
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www.livejournal.com is the absolute best.  When you sign up you are given your own web journal that you can invite friends to view or keep private for your own writing/reading pleasures.  I write in mine almost everday day and really enjoy the creativity it allows me.  If you want to view an example, please feel free to view my page at http://inkedquill.livejournal.com/  Best yet is it also allows you to post pics and import quirky web stuff.  And it's all free.
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Hi! Maybe this would help. Try this. www.tntstone.com/amlit1/writing.htm