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July 10, 2026

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What Is a Thesis Statement? Definition, Examples & How to Write One

Key Pointers A thesis statement is a one- or two-sentence summary of the main argument your essay is going to make. It tells the reader what you’re arguing and why…

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August 26, 2020

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Developing an Effective Online Writing Curriculum

Remote learning has been on the rise over the last decade, and even more-so this year. With significant growth enabled by increased access to a reliable internet connection, the growing…

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July 20, 2020

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Developing an Ideal Online Learning Environment

With preparation, online teaching can be as effective as traditional methods. Some of the difficulties teachers experience are the inability to complete assignments due to technological issues, the lack of…

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June 4, 2020

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Avoiding Plagiarism in Online Learning

One of the most disheartening scenarios as a teacher takes place when you discover that a student plagiarized. The repercussions from reporting the student’s academic dishonesty, and the potentially stained…

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May 2, 2020

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Tips for New Graduate TAs

Teaching undergraduate students is one of the most exciting and important things we do as academics—and also potentially the most nerve-wracking. Here are six great tips for new Graduate TAs…

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April 16, 2020

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Common Writing Mistakes Found in College Papers

Are dangling modifiers sabotaging your work? Comma splices undermining your ideas? As a graduate Teaching Assistant, I hate to see otherwise good papers plagued by bad grammar and other completely…

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March 4, 2020

Read time 4 mins

Writing tips for people who hate writing

Writing is an activity that, for some, is both invigorating and cathartic. However, not everybody has the same thoughts on the subject. If you are one of those people who…

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February 11, 2020

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Preventing Plagiarism in the Classroom: 4-Step Guide

As most English and Writing teachers know; student success and their outlook on the writing process in general can be greatly affected by the skills and habits established in their…

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January 5, 2020

Read time 6 mins

Is Self-Plagiarism Really a Problem?

Short answer: yes. Read on to learn when and why to be concerned about plagiarizing yourself, how a plagiarism checker can help, and strategies to avoid crossing ethical lines in…

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November 14, 2019

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Avoiding Block Quote Overload

Whenever I’m writing a paper, I know I’m getting tired when I start putting in tons of quotations with very little of my own writing and analysis in between. As…

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October 29, 2019

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Becoming a Better English Teacher

Can we all just take a moment and remember dear, old Ms. Monotonous and the cranky, grump Mr. Stale? You probably know them, had them, or heard about them. They…