Kelly
Kelly, the creator of (un)Enlightened English, is a PhD student who not only has a passion for writing but a passion for helping others learn. As a tutor in her CUNY Queens College's Writing Center and adjunct composition instructor, Kelly has tutored students of all backgrounds–from English majors to English as Second Language (ESL) students.
Posts by Kelly
Facets of Freewriting
Mar 31st
If you’re like most people, odds are, you get a little tense about writing. “Is my grammar ok? Does this sentence make sense? What about my thesis? Do I even have a TOPIC? GAAAH!” Trust me, we’ve all been there. And while yes, writing can have this wonderful, studious side which explores the nooks and crannies of a subject, it can also be invigorating and relaxing. Often times, people write when they HAVE to. That’s it. You go to school, and write a paper last minute. You go to work, and write a letter to a client. But too often, More >
Introductions, Conclusions, and Shoelaces
Mar 30th
One of the questions I hear frequently as a tutor is “What is an introduction, what is a conclusion, and what do I write in my conclusion?” This reminded me of a mechanism I use frequently, and thought I would share with you. To illustrate the essay and its introduction/conclusion, I use a common image that I feel everyone can relate to and understand, regardless of background. (more…)
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