Posted on: January 12, 2016
A running head, also called a page header, is a line at the top of each page of a document that gives the reader important information. For APA format, the running head includes a shortened version (no more than 50 characters) of the title of the document IN CAPITAL LETTERS, as well as the page…
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Posted on: November 30, 2015
Once you complete a first draft of your essay, it can be tempting to put it down, hand it in to your professor, and never look at it again. Unfortunately, this means that any grammar errors or problems with the structure of your essay will still be there. To avoid lost marks, you should set…
Read morePosted on: November 9, 2015
by Gavin Hayes If you are writing an academic essay or other assignment, eventually you will face questions about formatting. Formatting is complicated by the fact that there are different formatting styles used in different classes and disciplines. Because different disciplines have different priorities, these styles each have their own requirements. Someone writing a research essay…
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Posted on: November 4, 2015
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by Martin McFarlane When writing, it is important to keep in mind the people who will read your work. Depending on the situation, each reader will need and want different information, and giving them information that is not relevant can detract from the persuasiveness and effectiveness of your writing. By tailoring your writing to your…
Read morePosted on: September 21, 2015
Often, one of the hardest things about academic writing is deciding what to write about. Unless you are given a predetermined question by your instructor, the topics that interest you may be too broad for a basic essay. How do you make the topic narrow enough to so that you can write about it in…
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by Jessica Messerer-Trosin Sentence Variety To keep your reader engaged and your writing interesting, it is important that you use a variety of sentence types. There are four main types that will be outlined below: simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences, and complex compound sentences. Before we describe each one, there are two definitions to know:…
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Posted on: August 5, 2015
by Martin McFarlane The rough draft is one of the most labour-intensive aspects of writing. It is also an opportunity to write down all of your thoughts and information in a setting where it will not be scrutinized by anyone but yourself. Drafting is an important skill to have for writing in university and, later…
Read morePosted on: July 15, 2015
5 Stages of Error Correction in ESL Writing Find the error. Then circle or underline it. Identify the type of error, e.g., a verb tense error or article error etc. Determine why it is incorrect. If necessary, find an explanation for the error. Search online or use a reference text. Correct the error. Use the…
Read morePosted on: June 24, 2015
For native English speakers the use of articles is second nature. Unfortunately, for those learning the language, it can be a difficult concept to grasp. Students whose first language does not use articles – such as Korea or Russia – may find this concept especially difficult. In English, the writer has four options to choose…
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