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Powerful Pairing: EasyBib Add-on + Google Docs MLA Templates
Good news Google Docs users: Docs now offers a template for papers in MLA format that pairs with the EasyBib Add-on! This winning combination means students everywhere can confidently write papers by following the template structure and easily cite sources as they research. Never heard of the EasyBib Add-on? It has over 2.7 million users […] ...
American Revolution Lesson: Using Balanced Sources
This is the third in a series of lessons that teach research and writing skills around the topic of the American Revolution. Also, don’t forget to have students cite their sources in MLA format, APA format, or Chicago style. Overview In this lesson, you will learn the importance of using balanced sources in your research. You’ve Found Your Sources…Now What? […] ...
American Revolution Lesson: Introducing Claims in Argumentative Writing
This is the second in a series of lessons that teach research and writing skills around the topic of the American Revolution. Also, don’t forget to have students cite their sources in MLA format, APA format, or Chicago style. Overview In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce precise, knowledgeable claims and to establish their significance. Claims in […] ...
American Revolution Lesson: Integrating Multiple Sources to Answer a Question
This is the first in a series of lessons that teach research and writing skills around the topic of the American Revolution. Overview In this lesson, you will learn how to evaluate multiple sources in diverse formats and put them together to answer a question. Multiple Sources During research, you will encounter many different types […] ...
The Power of National History Day Projects
One of the most important skills students need, especially in today’s society, is how to properly analyze sources while honing in on their critical thinking skills. In many cases, educational headlines and the media seem to focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). However, students will not be able to properly navigate the “real […] ...
Quick Guide on the Most Important Commas
Did you know that some commas could be more “important” than others? Ok, that’s not strictly true. A properly placed comma is usually essential for conveying exact meaning in anything you write. However, certain commas leave a glaring error when left out. The four commas listed below are the kind that, when omitted, reduce not […] ...