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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.
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- 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.
How to Make TACOS
An essential tool in understanding reading a text and/or writing an essay:
Making TACOS:
T – THESIS: Develop / Identify the Thesis
A – ARGUMENTS (MAIN POINTS): Find 3 main points to support the thesis
C – CONCLUSION: A summary of the thesis and the 3 main points, (when writing) include a major factor that drives your point home to the reader; it is the last thing they will remember.
O – ORIGIN: Writing: Establish your credibility, your historical knowledge, and present any credible resources you have. Reading: Ask what credentials the author holds regarding experience and education, does the author or institution have a commercial motivation, a moral motivation, or a religious motivation for their writing. When was the piece written? If it is too old to use, don’t use it. Consider if there is any possible way anyone could make money from the source – if so, then it is most likely biased.
S – SUMMARY: Restates the thesis and touches on the main points and general ideas of the essay. It does not touch on the specifics, such as examples, opinions, and illustrations that are presented in a larger context of the essay.