Essential Writing Skills for College and Beyond
Language: English
Pages: 250
ISBN: 1599637596
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Every student knows that writing a successful college paper is no small undertaking. To make the grade, you need to express your ideas clearly and concisely. So how do you do it? In Essential Writing Skills for College and Beyond, you'll learn down-to-earth strategies for organizing your thoughts, researching the right sources, getting it down on paper. . .and earning an A.
- Write any type of college paper: Techniques for writing term papers, essays, creative assignments, and more.
- Improve your writing: Brainstorm ideas, research like a pro, draft and structure your paper, and polish your writing.
- Master the nuts and bolts: Avoid common mistakes in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Turn it in on time: Stay organized with timelines tailored for a variety of papers.
- Take it to the next level: Get advice for writing effectively after graduation and on the job.
College writing may seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. No matter what your major or field of study, Essential Writing Skills for College and Beyond will help you take charge of your writing, your grades, and your path to success.
points and your evidence. TO ADD Also, and, further, furthermore, too, moreover, in addition to TO GIVE AN EXAMPLE For example, for instance, consider as an example, to demonstrate, to illustrate, in this case TO COMPARE/CONTRAST Whereas, but, yet, conversely, as opposed to, rather, on the other hand, however, nevertheless, less, more, greater, worse, better, neither, nor, both, and, more likely, less likely, despite, in spite of TO PROVE In fact, because, for, since, clearly, thus, indeed, by,
Most instructors consider newspaper and magazine articles to be popular, not scholarly, sources of information—in some cases, even highly regarded newspapers such as The New York Times. However, if you feel you have found an especially relevant, high-quality article that would work well in your paper, ask if you can use it. Every professor is different, and some may indeed allow it. Check your sources for the following information: BOOKS ARTICLES DATE OF PUBLICATION AND CURRENCY Is the material
position is Maybe, the writer will need to show why both Yes and No may be valid responses but in different areas or ways. Please note the following cautions concerning Maybe: Not all professors allow the Maybe paper; be sure to ask before taking the time to write it. Taking a Maybe stance can be a bit boring for a reader. After all, you are not arguing Yes or No definitively; you are essentially shrugging your shoulders and saying the answer is not yet evident. This perspective is perfectly
focus on word choice, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. READ YOUR WORK ALOUD. The sound of your ideas and language (whether good or not) will come across, and any awkward sentences will be easy to fix once you hear them. Ensure your tone and word choice are formal enough for an academic audience. (Further information on word choice can be found later in this chapter). READ THE ESSAY BACKWARDS. Check your essay for errors by combing through it from end to beginning; start at the end and read
strengthen your right hemisphere, which will improve your brain’s ability to process and elicit information. THE IDEA MAP OR WEB The idea map (or idea web) remains among the most popular right-brain idea strategies because it works well to get ideas flowing and its structure makes converting your ideas to linear paragraphs a breeze. An idea map is exactly what it sounds like: a map that outlines your ideas. It nicely organizes your ideas on the page and reveals the connections between them. To