by acburton | Apr 30, 2024 | Resources for Students, Writing Resources
Somewhere towards the end of the writing process, you’ll be ready for revision. Or proofreading? Or both! You see, revision and proofreading are two different things. Revision is the process of reviewing and improving our writing for clarity, conciseness, and to make...
by acburton | Apr 30, 2024 | Resources for Students, Writing Resources
We’ve talked about the three ways to integrate sources effectively that allow writers to provide evidence and support for their argument, enter the scholarly conversation, and give credit to the original authors of the work that has helped and informed them. Sources...
by acburton | Apr 29, 2024 | Resources for Students, Writing Resources
What do you do when words just aren’t enough? For subjects outside of the Humanities, including STEM disciplines such as mathematics, physical sciences, and engineering, using tables and figures throughout your writing can effectively break-up longer pieces of text by...
by acburton | Apr 25, 2024 | Resources for Students, Writing Resources
Fun Fact: In 1890, the first Matryoshka, or ‘nesting doll’ was carved in Russia. A set of wooden dolls, placed one inside another, each of decreasing size, the ‘nesting doll’ became a popular children’s toy that is now recognizable all around the world! You may be...
by acburton | Apr 25, 2024 | Resources for Students, Writing Resources
You’ve finished your paper, and all that’s left is your title. What do you name the essay you’ve just worked tirelessly on, for days, sometimes even weeks to put together? Should it be long or something shorter? Should you prioritize grasping your readers attention or...
