Have you ever been in the middle of writing a paper and realized that you have no idea how to start writing your citations? Do you know how to cite a website in MLA, or are figuring out how to do an in text citation? Are you unsure as to what citation styles are […]
What makes a good writer? Is it knowing how to do a works cited page accurately? (Probably helps) Maybe it’s having a deep imagination? Or maybe it’s just practice. Fiction icons like J.K. Rowling elevate writing to an art form by using language to draw the reader into a magical new world. However, for most […]
There are many new words and phrases we learn in school. For example, tetrahydrate, APA format, diaspora, and so forth. The term “comma splice” is thrown around in English classes on a regular basis–no doubt you have heard this term a time or two in your school career. Yet unless you took the time to […]
When writing an essay, it is important to argue your points in a clear and concise way, and of course to try to sound intelligent as a speaker. Finding the right tone in your written voice is an essential part of writing, yet many students find it difficult to strike the right balance. It is […]
“Fake news” is a term we have all become familiar with. It also means that it is more important than ever to be aware of a source’s authority. Today, we will review what to look for and questions you should ask when evaluating the authority of a website. What’s the Deal with Authority? Ideally, we […]
A summary is a much shorter version of a text, with only the most essential information. Using the main ideas from each section of a text to write your summary helps you include only the most important information! This is helpful when you want to use that information in a paper or presentation without sharing […]
You will come across many different types of sources in your life. In class, a lot of what you will study is written in books or texts. You may also listen to audio recordings or watch a visual presentation. In some instances, information is audiovisual, meaning the information uses both sight and sound. Written texts, […]
Nervous about your freshman year of college? Have no fear; you live in the 21st century! There is an abundance of online resources to get your first year of college off to a productive start. Your University Library’s Website Somewhere on your tuition bill, you will likely encounter a “Library Fee” of some kind. But […]
Did you know that you can automatically create citations at the click of a button? With the “Cite This For Me: Web Citer” chrome extension, citing your sources is easier than ever before. APA format, MLA format, Chicago, and Harvard referencing are included citation styles. To cite a website in your paper with the extension, […]
Writing a solid five-paragraph essay can be an adventure, depending on the assignment. For an informational essay, you can use straightforward facts to convey a message. However, with any type of persuasive essay—one where you need your reader to see things from your point of view—there is some leeway to use creative efforts. One of […]