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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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