TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The power of a great introduction - Carolyn Mohr
Never underestimate the power of an intriguing start. When analyzing the literary greats like Charles Dickens and Kurt Vonnegut, be inspired by their craft and learn how to write a tantalizing introduction and strong thesis for your...
Professor Dave Explains
Political Philosophy Part 2: Wollstonecraft, Bentham, Mill, and Marx
We just got an introduction to modern political philosophy, so let's continue by looking at some additional important figures approaching the contemporary era. These are Mary Wollstonecraft, Jeremy Bentham, John Stuart Mill, and Karl...
Oxford Comma
Conclusion Paragraphs. HOW TO; EXAMPLES
Make your essay stand out from the crowd! Because it’s the most under-taught part of the writing process, the conclusion paragraph presents you with the best chance to quickly improve your writing.
Professor Dave Explains
Idealism Part 2: Fichte, Schiller, Hegel, and Schelling
We introduced the movement of idealism and discussed its most important early proponents, such as George Berkeley and Immanuel Kant. Now let's examine the key figures that were to follow, including Johann Fichte, Friedrich Schiller,...
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Expository Writing 1
Expository Writing explains the purpose of expository writing and lists examples of focused, specific topics for expository writing.
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I Read Fei-Fei Li's PhD Thesis | Dr. Fei-Fei Li, Stanford Professor, Co-Creator of ImageNet
I Read Fei-Fei Li's PhD Thesis | Dr. Fei-Fei Li, Stanford Professor, Co-Creator of ImageNet
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Newton's Impact
UCLA historian Margaret Jacob describes how a common thread that goes through her work is how Newton’s discoveries on the laws of nature strongly impacted culture, religion, politics, and general thought in Europe and beyond.
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How to Write a Paper
In this video we'll explore the EPA method for writing academic papers. The EPA method encourages writers to start with the Evidence, look for Patterns, and then and only then to settle on an Argument.
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The Sally-Anne Test
UCL development psychologist Uta Frith describes the so-called “Sally-Anne” test or “false belief” test that she and her colleagues used to determine that autistic children generally have great difficulty in ascribing beliefs and desires...
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Undarkened Doors
Solar physicist Jenny Nelson, Imperial College, describes her first major research project in physics and feeling of personal isolation while working on her doctorate, which led to her leaving the world of scientific research for a time.
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Beyond Solenoids
Cognitive scientist Victor Ferreira (UC San Diego) describes his youthful career anxiety and his excitement that science could be about people rather than just assessing magnetic field lines.
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Organizing an Argument
“Organizing an Argument” will explain how to structure a valid, clear argument.
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Persuasive Essay
This video illustrates the step-by-step process of writing a persuasive essay, including how to write a thesis statement, an introduction paragraph, body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph.
Hip Hughes History
5 Tips for Writing a Great DBQ Essay
HipHughes takes you through essential advice for writing the notorious Document Based Essay. 5 tips which will make terrible writers mediocre, mediocre writers good and good writers great.
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3 Steps to a Better History Essay
The basics to putting together a strong history essay.
Hip Hughes History
The Lavender Scare Explained
Most Americans know the Red Scare of the 1950s but most don't know about the Lavender Scare which resulted in thousands of gays and lesbians being dismissed from the Federal Workforce. Join me for a super fast explanation of its roots...
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How to Write Topic Sentences That Improve Your Paper
A great thesis statement is nothing without paragraphs that prove it. Find out how topic sentences can support your thesis statement and set you up for strong body paragraphs.
The Learning Depot
How to Write an Introductory Paragraph for Argumentative, Analytical, and Expository Paper
An introductory paragraph is the first impression to hook your reader into reading your paper. Learn the three elements of an effective introductory paragraph. Examples are given.
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End Your Essay (PART 1): How to Write a Conclusion Paragraph
Wondering how to end your essay well? Trying to write a conclusion paragraph to wrap up your essay with an A+? In this video, I review the structure, outline and steps to writing a conclusion paragraph. First, I cover the purpose of a...
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Learn to Start Your Essay like Mr. Beast...
What if Mr. Beast was your teacher? In this video, we look at one of Mr. Beast's videos to learn how to start our essay. He is a great storyteller and does a lot of things you can also do when writing your introduction paragraph. This...
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Part 2: Discover How to Start Essay with an A+ Hook: STRONG Attention Grabbing Examples
In this video, I clarify the biggest common mistakes students make when starting their essay with a hook. I also teach you TWO new ways to start your essay. If you apply this video, it will take your essay to the next level! I start off...
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Discover How to Write an A+ Thesis in Essay (Strong Examples)
Are you confused about how to write a strong thesis statement? Lost on where to begin?
Writing a STRONG thesis statement is really hard, it can be very overwhelming for beginners. The goal of this video is to help you understand your...
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How to START Your Essay: SIMPLE & PROVEN Introduction Paragraph Format
Are you lost on how to start your essay? Trying to figure out how to write a simple introduction paragraph? In this video, I will give you a proven introduction paragraph format to use to begin your essay. I start off the video, giving...