Writing a solid five-paragraph essay can be an adventure, depending on the assignment. For an informational essay, you can use straightforward facts to convey a message. However, with any type of persuasive essay—one where you need your reader to see things from your point of view—there is some leeway to use creative efforts. One of […]
As the new school year begins, students may be wondering how to boost their resumes or earn scholarship money. Essay contests are a great way to prove your writing chops—and you can write on a wide range of subjects, calling from personal experience. While finding the right contests for your particular interest and age range […]
If you’ve ever been assigned to write an essay for a class, it has probably been the classic five-paragraph essay. These essays have a relatively simple structure: an intro, a body, and a conclusion. Yet there are little things you need to know to write a strong one, and that’s why we’re here today. Let’s […]
The internet is the fastest, most innovative way to conduct research for virtually any academic project. With just a few simple clicks, thousands of results on your topic of choice are displayed, waiting to be digested and integrated into your work. This tool, however, should be treated with a modicum of caution. The internet’s speed, […]
A good thesis can make or break a paper. Fortunately, if you put in the time, writing a stellar thesis isn’t hard. An original thesis is your chance to present a unique argument—and who doesn’t like a good argument? An excellent thesis serves two main purposes: (1) to provide your reader with an outline of […]
When you research a topic using a search engine, such as Google, millions of search results typically appear. Did you know that’s only a small fraction of the information that is available on the Internet? The Invisible Web is a large area of the Internet that contains information that doesn’t show up in search engine […]
There are so many different citation styles to choose from when writing a research paper. MLA format, APA format, Harvard referencing, and many others. But did you know that one is named after a famous educator born over 100 years ago? Turabian style is named for Kate L. Turabian, an American educator and writer. So […]
Sally Baggett is a college instructor, writing tutor, proofreader, and writer. Writing is her life. She holds a master’s in literature, teaching basic writing at the college level and tutoring in writing at all levels. She also is a literature instructor, inspiring students to love what they read so that writing about it is more fun. She […]
It sounds too good to be true, but you can improve your writing skills with resources from some of the top colleges and universities in the world—and without a fee! It is now possible thanks to Massive Open Online Courses, also known as MOOCs. MOOCs are free online classes that are available to the general […]
The American Library Association just wrapped up their annual conference in Chicago, Illinois. One of the most anticipated moments was the announcement of the “Best Websites for Teaching and Learning,” presented by The American Association of School Libraries. We are proud to announce that Cite This For Me was chosen as one of the […]