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- The Bible Tab: Addresses any questions you might have about writing an MLA research paper. If you are using a different style you can find it under Academic Writing Styles. You can also visit the Intergrating Quotes tab to see just how to word those complex citations.
- See how to Prepare for writing an essay, how to write good Introductions & Conclusions, how to structure a Thesis Statement, and understanding Plagiarism, Paraphrasing, and a Summary.
- Exercises: If your instructor didn't give you enough homework then feel free to practice grammar exercises on your own.
- Sample Research Papers: Are you a visual person and need to see how the experts do it? Check out our Sample Essays. Also, we have got Power Points and Videos.
- Resume Tips: Graduating and going out into the real world? Take a look at our resume tips. Certain to help you land that new job.
- Understand how to Read Academic Writings and interpret texts from various Academic Fields.
- Learn how to Speed Read and valuable Tips on Taking Tests.
- Learn how to recognize common Patterns in Reading and Writing.
Essay Preperation
Preparing for an essay:
- Determine what limitations the assignment has and its purpose:
Purpose:
- Is it a one-sided essay… Or two sided…
Description Division / Classification
Narration Compare / Contrast
Process analysis Cause / Effect
Definition Argument / Persuasion
Prewriting Technique:
- One sided: Two sided:
Brainstorm free write One side / Argue opposing side
Make a list Make a pro / con list
Make an outline Ask question / give answer
Make a “What If?” map Two sided map
- Determine your audience, (P.I.E.)
Persuade: Argument / Persuasion, Compare / Contrast.
Inform: Description, Process, Definition, Div. / Classification, Cause / Effect.
Entertain: Narration.
- Point of View:
Description: 3rd. Person “it, they”
Narration: 1st. Person “I”
Process analysis: 2nd. Person “you”
Definition: 3rd. Person “it, they”
Cause / Effect: 3rd. Person “it, they”
Div. / Classification: 1st Per. (Friendly audience) 3rd Per. (Neutral or Hostile)
Compare / Contrast: 1st Per. (Friendly audience) 3rd Per. (Neutral or Hostile)
Argument / Pers.: 1st Per. (Friendly audience) 3rd Per. (Neutral or Hostile)