There are many new words and phrases we learn in school. For example, tetrahydrate, APA format, diaspora, and so forth. The term “comma splice” is thrown around in English classes on a regular basis–no doubt you have heard this term a time or two in your school career. Yet unless you took the time to […]
When writing an essay, it is important to argue your points in a clear and concise way, and of course to try to sound intelligent as a speaker. Finding the right tone in your written voice is an essential part of writing, yet many students find it difficult to strike the right balance. It is […]
Ever heard of self-plagiarism? While it may sound silly, it’s actually a big deal. Incorrectly citing yourself can lead to serious consequences. It’s tempting to think that since you have written material on a topic before, that work can be repurposed without any citations. Unfortunately, this is poor writing ethics and should be prevented […]
By Devon Brown Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone endures as one of the best-selling books in since its original publish date in June, 1997. The entire series has been translated from English into a total of 80 languages, but fans of the book will remember it best for introducing a language […]
“Fake news” is a term we have all become familiar with. It also means that it is more important than ever to be aware of a source’s authority. Today, we will review what to look for and questions you should ask when evaluating the authority of a website. What’s the Deal with Authority? Ideally, we […]
A summary is a much shorter version of a text, with only the most essential information. Using the main ideas from each section of a text to write your summary helps you include only the most important information! This is helpful when you want to use that information in a paper or presentation without sharing […]
You will come across many different types of sources in your life. In class, a lot of what you will study is written in books or texts. You may also listen to audio recordings or watch a visual presentation. In some instances, information is audiovisual, meaning the information uses both sight and sound. Written texts, […]
Nervous about your freshman year of college? Have no fear; you live in the 21st century! There is an abundance of online resources to get your first year of college off to a productive start. Your University Library’s Website Somewhere on your tuition bill, you will likely encounter a “Library Fee” of some kind. But […]
Did you know that you can automatically create citations at the click of a button? With the “Cite This For Me: Web Citer” chrome extension, citing your sources is easier than ever before. APA format, MLA format, Chicago, and Harvard referencing are included citation styles. To cite a website in your paper with the extension, […]
Sally Baggett holds a master’s in literature. She enjoys inspiring students, cooking with her family, and helping others achieve their dreams. Just like there is more than one way to skin a cat (or so they say), there is more than one way to write an essay. One is not required to produce a perfectly formatted five-paragraph […]