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Teaching Tactics for Timed Writings
A few weeks ago a student walked out of my class angry and frustrated because he hadn’t finished his fifth timed writing assignment of the year. Before he’d even started writing, I had given him some advice on writing a concluding sentence, knowing this was a weakness of his. I told him a story of […] ...
Using Gender Neutral Language in Your Papers
Recently, the use of gender-neutral language—also known as gender-inclusive language—has become a trending topic, and it’s something to consider when writing your academic papers and essays. We’ll walk you through the various gender-neutral options, looking at when they might be most appropriate. We will be using MLA style parenthetical citations in this article to help […] ...
Who vs. Whom: Which Do I Use?
Most people know there is a difference between who and whom, but few remember what it is. In truth, you could go your entire life and only use whom a handful of times, but when those rare grammatical moments strike, if you want to be prepared, we are here to help. (EasyBib.com is also here […] ...
Introduction to Subject and Keyword Headings
When starting to find resources for your next project, smart searching tips (and creating citations ( usually in MLA style or APA style) as you research can save you time and effort in the end. Searching online for a research project requires strategy. Typing a complete research question into the search bar could leave you with millions […] ...
Using Active Voice: Goodbye “to be,” Hello Better Writing!
Have you ever heard an instructor say it is important to write essays in an active voice? Indeed, using an active voice is a simple and effective way to make your writing flow better and make your overall argument sound stronger. But, what does writing in an active voice actually mean? Often, instructors will throw […] ...
Making Connections Between Texts
This is the second of two lessons that teach research and comprehension skills around the topic of the Christopher Columbus. Also, don’t forget to have students cite their sources in MLA format, APA format, or the style of your choice. Photo Source: “Christopher Columbus” by May Wong. Licensed under CC BY 2.0. Original image was cropped. Overview You will learn: How […] ...