Those eyeing academic writing and panicking about what they may have gotten themselves into need to know they aren’t alone. It doesn’t have to be a tedious thing that you may feel is not as useful as it can be. In fact, a precious tool is the annotated bibliography in the world of annotations and…
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Exploring Literary Movements: Writing Essays on the Evolution of Literature
Literary movements can, sometimes, seem a nebulous concept. While it’s usually easy to categorize books into genre or historical period, literary movements can be harder to define. While genre and period are a part, members of literary movements may also share preferences for particular styles, have common values, or adopt similar approaches to their work.…
Character Analysis Essays: Understanding the Depths of Protagonists and Antagonists
At their core, almost every story can be summarized as ‘somebody wants something, has difficulty getting it, and changes as a result’. In other words, stories are what happens in the conflict between protagonist and antagonist. And this means that understanding these characters, their experience, and motivations, is critical to understanding the story they tell.…
Exploring the Purpose and Structure of a Problem-Solution Essay
There’ll be a time when you need to write an essay that discusses a problem and looks at the remedy for it. The aim of writing in this format is to let the reader know about the issue and also which consequences are possible. It can also be written persuasively to make the reader consider…
Academic Writing in a Second Language: Tips for Multilingual Students
First, you should realize how far you’ve come that you’re now considering doing academic writing in a second language. It means you’ve made it to your school overseas and are taking the extra challenge of doing it in a different language. Don’t think of it as a challenge, but more of an opportunity to become…
Beyond Wikipedia: Navigating the Web for Credible Online Research Sources
It’s okay to admit that you’ve hopped on Wikipedia for the answer to a question, no matter how much your professors might have shamed you for the mere thought. We’ve all turned to Wikipedia as a source once or twice because it’s quick and easy (and sometimes so well organized). But Wikipedia is the last…
APA vs. MLA: Understanding the Key Differences in Reference Styles
Citation styles may not possess the allure of a gripping novel or an exciting adventure, but they play a crucial role in academia. As aspiring scholars and researchers, you must navigate the intricacies of citation to acknowledge the works of others and maintain your integrity. Two prominent citation styles, APA (American Psychological Association) and MLA…
The Impact of Social Media on Essay Writing and Academic Performance in College
The impact of social media, and social media companies, is rarely out of the spotlight. Most people assume that such coverage is irrelevant to them as they use social media for entertainment, relaxation, and staying connected with friends. But social media affects us all and can impact academic performance, without you realizing it. The difficulty…
Addressing Controversial Topics in College Essays: Finding the Right Balance
Writing your college essay is a personal and important process; for many, it will inherently involve controversial topics. For some, the most formative and influential events of our lives can have controversial aspects. Since the college essay showcases your life, this can mean that controversial topics make their way into college essays. Finding the right…
The Role of Language and Tone in Persuasive Essay Writing
Any essay can be difficult, but writing a persuasive essay might be the most difficult of all. Rather than simply presenting facts that lead to a conclusion or presenting both sides of an argument, the persuasive essay must take a stance and convince the reader it’s right. But persuasive writing is also powerful and, throughout…