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How to Write a Fascinating Thesis Statement
No professors or teaching assistants want to read a boring paper. They want to read a paper that engages them; a paper that is compelling and clearly articulated. So how do you write one of these...
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Beware of These Tricky Words on Essay Exams
I’ve taken tons of essay exams as an undergraduate and graduate student. And one of the keys to answering the essay question successfully is to fully understand the question. I know that sounds...
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The Cure for Writer’s Block -10 Ways to Jumpstart Your Brain
As an English Lit. major in college, I had to write dozens of essays a quarter. And, unfortunately, I got hit with writer’s block on a regular basis. I tried to combat it by spending more time...
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How to Conclude an Essay Exam in 5 Minutes
As an English major in college, I had my share of essay exams. I usually kept an eye on the clock when writing, but I’ve definitely had moments when I ran out of time. So here’s some advice from...
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How to Write Abstracts
I’ve been very busy these last few weeks working on a lengthy research proposal. It’s been absolutely exhausting – but it feels good to almost be done. The last step in any research proposal is to...
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Five Tips for Writing a Successful Thesis Statement
Maxine Rodburg and the tutors of the writing center at Harvard developed a great article about constructing thesis statements. Here’s what they suggest: 1. A thesis is never a question. Readers of...
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How to Proof Your Paper Like a Pro – 8 Proofreading Tips
I used to work as a proofreader. It wasn’t the most exciting job in the world, but it helped me become proficient at proofreading ads and documents very quickly. Whenever possible, it’s always best to...
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How to Write Your First Draft
I’m finishing up grad school right now, and I’ve been extremely busy writing a 90-page paper. I also have another 20-page paper that’s due in several weeks. I don’t have much time to spend on rough...
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How to Write a Research Paper – Step by Step
I’ve probably written over 70 research papers over the last 7 years of school. And I’ve gotten to the point where writing research papers is like second nature for me. It’s not that I’m a better writer...
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It’s easy to struggle with writer’s block. Think about something too long – or even research too long and you can overwhelm yourself to the point where you don’t know what to write. Or you end up...
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