Bobby Miller
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Academic Writing
Writing a formal paper, whether it's for school or for work, ain't easy, especially since you automatically fail if you use ain't! In these articles, I offer advice for every step of the writing process, including picking your topic, outlining your paper, writing your essay, and revising your work.
Researching for Essays and Other Projects
Rushing through the research phase of a paper is the most common mistake I’ve seen other students make. Getting the writing process off to a rocky start makes everything else all the more difficult, so you should take your research seriously. Here are some simple guidelines to get you started.
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The Fundamentals of Academic Writing
There’s more to writing a good essay than avoiding grammatical mistakes. You need to plan your paper carefully and make sure you have argued your point to the best of your ability. Let’s explore how you can write an essay that defends your thesis statement well.
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Fine-Tuning Your Writing
Once you’re sure that your paper makes a compelling argument based on solid evidence, it’s time to dig into the nitty-gritty details of your writing. This section provides some helpful tips with wording and formatting so that you can polish up your papers to perfection.
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Transitional Phrases: Make Your Writing Flow
Do you ever wonder what, exactly, your teacher means when they say your writing needs to “flow” better? One way to do that is to use various words and phrases to link your ideas together. Sprinkle them throughout your writing to ensure that your trains of thought make sense on paper, not just in your head. Let’s explore examples of transitional phrases and how to use them.
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Quotations in Academic Papers
By offering your reader quotations from other works, you can add authority to your essay by drawing on the wisdom of others. Such quotations are also essential to provide a detailed analysis of a literary work. But how are you supposed to cite your quotes and explain them to the reader?
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The Revision Process
As you write papers on tricky subjects, you’re bound to make some mistakes, so it’s essential to revise your work. You can make sure that you’ve performed to the best of your ability so that you can receive a higher grade and learn more along the way. Let’s see how you can spot ways to improve your essays.
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