Tutorials - VAWLT
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Parallelism
Take a few minutes to watch this presentation on “Parallelism” to see if
your sentences are in parallel format. I know it sounds scary, but really
it’s not.
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Language Felonies!
Check out this link for a great list of the top 10 grammar errors. Numbers
1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 all have to do with commas and seem to be right on
target. You […]
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Argumentative Propositions and Topic Sentences
Watch this video to be sure that your paper is clearly organized and for
helpful tips when writing an argumentative proposition and topic sentences!
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Predicates- You Don’t Even Know You’re Using Them!
Who doesn’t love SchoolHouse Rock?! Let them walk you through the grammar
world of predicates!
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Tips for Concise Writing
Recently I had to write a paper that hit between 500 and 600 words. So I
wrote, and I was on a roll, and by the time I finished typing, I realized
that I had over 700 words...
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MLA Cover/Title Page
If you aren’t sure how to format a paper in MLA style, here’s some
information on how to do just that!
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Crafting a Strong Title
One of the hardest parts of writing an essay for me, is coming up with a
good title. So here’s what I’ve discovered so far about successfully
titling your essays.
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Right Brain or Left Brain?
This link talks about the interesting concept of left brains and right
brains in relation to brainstorming techniques. Take a minute to read
through the ideas and decide which side of the brain you feel […]
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Fresh Ideas!
Free yourself! This link mentions some helpful tips for brainstorming. Try
them all, or try just one. I especially like the free writing strategy.
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Writing a Strong Thesis Statement
The thesis statement is the most important part of any academic paper and
arguably the most challenging to write. When you stop and think about it,
having one sentence that defines everything...
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Brainstorming
Coming up with ideas can be really hard, but that’s why brainstorming is so
important. Brainstorming lets your mind sift through all your thoughts and
put them on paper....
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Generalizations & Stereotypes
This resource has a great graph to help understand generalizations and
stereotypes. In academic writing, it is not acceptable to state opinions
as...
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The Purdue OWL
Purdue OWL is a great resource for writing, MLA, & APA citations. If you
need help navigating the site, check out this Youtube channel for more
help!
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“Word Choice Matters”
How can you keep your ideas clear and organized? What do you do if your
sentence sounds confusing? Check your word choice!
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Argumentative Propositions and Topic Sentences
Watch this video to be sure that your paper is clearly organized and for
helpful tips when writing an argumentative proposition and topic sentences!
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Scientific Writing
Here is a video that will help with scientific writing like lab reports,
research papers, etc.
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