How to use a concept matrix
For research papers, literature reviews, or longer essays, a concept matrix can be an effective…
HOC and LOC in revising
HOC and LOC in revising Higher order concerns Higher Order Concerns (HOC) should be the…
Got Syllabi?
You’ve survived your first week of college classes and have been inundated with what seems…
Editing & proofreading techniques
Editing begins while you are still working on your first draft. It has to do more…
Drafting an exploratory essay
Exploratory papers are NOT argument papers. An exploratory assignment is usually given so that students…
Drafting an effective introduction
Generally, most introductions in academic writing aim to invite readers into a discussion by presenting…
Drafting an effective conclusion
Contributor: Aaron Smale When drafting an effective research paper, how the paper ends is often…
Drafting an argument essay
An argument paper is one in which the author takes a specific stance on a…
Different types of arguments
Modern American Five Part Essay As a teaching tool, these arguments are often about students…
Crafting a thesis statement
A thesis must always demonstrate an argument. If you are not trying to prove something…