Using Power Writing to Write a Five-Paragraph Essay
Writing a five-paragraph essay is not as difficult as it sounds, especially if you use power writing. Power writing is a type of writing and …
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Writing Poetry With Similes: Help For Students
What? You have to write a poem using similes? If you weren’t really paying attention in class, this guide will help you write a poem using the …
Continue ReadingTypes of Plagiarism: What You Need to Know
Plagiarism is the quickest way to get an F on your paper. You need to know the definition and types of plagiarism so you can avoid it in your writing.
Continue ReadingWhen Not to Use Commas: Examples of Comma Splices and Other Common Problems
Throughout this series, you have learned the various scenarios that require a comma. At the same time, the most glaring mistake is often not the …
Continue ReadingHow to Use Commas in a Series: Learn These Basic Rules for Writing
Using commas in a series is the simplest comma rule, right? Not necessarily. Do you know when to use a comma between adjectives? Whether to use the …
Continue ReadingMiscellaneous Rules for Commas: Dates, Numbers, Names & More
The four comma rules we’ve already covered apply to a broad number of situations. There are some less well known more specific rules about using …
Continue ReadingEssay Writing Strategies: How to Mind Map
Mind mapping can be a great brainstorming tool in developing ideas for essays and much more. Learn how to incorporate this tool into your writing.
Continue ReadingThe Parts of an Essay: Write Your Best in English Class
Writing is an essential skill that is fostered and nurtured at a young age. The importance of writing is growing and allows for a variety of …
Continue ReadingWriting Tips for Students: How to Prepare, Plan and Write an Effective Summary for a Book Report
Writing a summary for a book report can be a daunting task for students, especially for a long book. How can you choose the most important parts of a …
Continue ReadingFind Free Images: Proper Use of Images From the Internet
Pictures are a great way to improve your research paper, presentation, or other assignment. You can find amazing ones on the Internet—but how do you …
Continue ReadingHow to Use Wikipedia For Research Papers
Is Wikipedia a good source for your writing assignment? It might be. Find out the right way and the wrong way to use Wikipedia.
Continue ReadingHow to Write a Persuasive Essay: Organization & Tips
Learn how to write a persuasive essay with these easy tips. Make your writing so much more… persuasive!
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