Understanding Character Voice
Posted on: March 31, 2021
The dialogue of your character helps define who they are.
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Compelling Characters in Fiction
Posted on: March 11, 2021
Compelling characters are three-dimensional characters with a goal and a character arc.
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Fiction Writing: When to Use Adverbs & Adjectives
Posted on: February 4, 2021
The more concise you can be, the more readable your sentences will be.
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How to Turn Your Brainstorm into an Essay
Posted on: November 19, 2018
Here are some tips on turning a mass of information into a draft essay.
Read moreChecklist for a Strong Thesis Statement
Posted on: November 14, 2018
To determine if you have a strong thesis, here are five main elements you must consider.
Read moreWhy all students need a day off
Posted on: October 16, 2018
To avoid burnout, it is important to take a day off.
Read more7 Ways to Make a Paper Sound Like it Was Written in the Stone Age
Posted on: September 14, 2018
Here are seven microagressions to avoid in writing an academic paper.
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Tips on Lecture Note-Taking
Posted on: July 5, 2018
Here are some tips for taking effective notes during a lecture.
Read moreThree Ways to be Creative in Academic Writing
Posted on: June 26, 2018
Here are three ways to add creativity to your academic writing: imagery, personal experience and a thesaurus!
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How Reading for Pleasure Can Make You a Better Writer
Posted on: March 21, 2018
Reading for pleasure allows students to experience, explore, and experiment with a much greater variety of linguistic tools, and therefore become better writers.
Read moreSummary or Analysis: What’s the Difference?
Posted on: February 15, 2018
A lot of students tend to write a summary of a work when their instructor is asking for an analysis.
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Creating an Effective Study Space
Posted on: January 25, 2018
To create an effective study space, you need to find a place that matches your learning style.
Read moreThe Importance of APA Citations for Graduate Students
Posted on: November 3, 2017
If you are a Graduate Student, accurate APA citations are an important part of your success.
Read moreHow to Choose an Essay Topic
Posted on: October 18, 2017
If your professor wants you to choose your own topic for an essay, here are some practical tips to get you started.
Read moreSeven Tips for Effective Studying
Posted on: September 15, 2017
Here are seven tips to get better results from the hours you spend studying.
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What’s the Big Deal About Academic Integrity?
Posted on: August 2, 2017
If a student violates the rules of Academic Integrity, there can be serious consequences. He or she might face academic penalties, such as a failing…
Read moreHow to Develop Writing Style
Posted on: July 25, 2017
Your style is what makes you different; it is your unique personality as a writer.
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Ten Tips to Beat Procrastination
Posted on: April 11, 2017
Are you a procrastinator? Here are 10 tips to help you get started.
Read moreParagraph Structure and Development
Posted on: March 30, 2017
A paragraph has three main parts: topic sentence, body and concluding sentence.
Read moreHow to Paraphrase
Posted on: February 21, 2017
Paraphrasing is using your own words to tell the reader what another author has said while giving credit to that author.
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