You’ve probably heard your teachers warn against plagiarism a hundred times. You know you’re not supposed to cut and paste off the Internet and you know to stay away from shady online paper mills offering essays of questionable quality and often expecting to be paid, no less. These are the more obvious plagiarism scenarios, but […]
When working on a research paper or project, Wikipedia can be a great launch point. The online encyclopedia is chock-full of information on a wide range of subjects, and it’s often one of the first listings to appear on Google. After plucking information from Wikipedia, it is important that you take the extra few minutes […]
Let’s talk about study groups: they inspire both love and fear in the same breath. Study groups are a great way to deal with confusing concepts, share project work, and create an academic support system. However, being in one also means running the risk of seeing personalities clash and having unequal work contribution. Why should […]
Book reports are just one of those assignments that do not go away – you might complete your first one in fourth grade, and your last one in college! This means that book reports are important to master, so use the tips below as you begin to craft an excellent one. 1. Read […]
So you’re researching your paper topic, and you’ve found a great webpage that you’d like to use for your assignment. That’s great, but there are a few things you should consider before committing to including a webpage in your reference list. Websites and webpages are quick and easy-to-find information sources, but they should be treated […]
An effective piece of writing requires more than just good ideas and content: Effective writing also has style. Writing style refers to the way the writer uses words and structures sentences to establish mood and meaning. Elements of writing style include sentence arrangement, sentence structure, word choice, figurative language, and voice. In this article, we’ll […]
If you’ve never written a rhetorical analysis, you’re not alone. Rhetorical analysis essays can be a struggle because if you’re unfamiliar with them. Plus, these essays are complex and challenging. But don’t worry—we’re here to help! In this article, we’ll explain: Exactly what a rhetorical analysis is (and isn’t). How to read and plan your […]
If your coursework took you to a museum or on some other field trip, you may have come away with a pamphlet/brochure, filled with information that will come in handy for your paper or project. Guess what? You can cite directly from that pamphlet! Citing a primary document like a pamphlet might seem tricky if […]
Websites are an increasingly popular source to cite in research papers, as they are easily accessible and contain a breadth of information on a given topic. It can be difficult, however, to understand the nuances of citing a website in your bibliography, and doing so should be treated with care. So, how can you be […]
Conclusions aren’t easy—but they’re very important. And contrary to popular belief, they’re not simply a place to restate what you’ve said before in the same way. They’re an opportunity to cast all the arguments you’ve made in a new light. Conclusions give you a chance to summarize and organize your main points, reminding the reader […]