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Introductions
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. According to the 11th handout in the 24-part Writing the Paper series, that's why writing a strong introduction is so important. The handout offers strategies for crafting...
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Thesis Statements
Phrases such as "This paper is going to be about" and "I am going to tell you about" do not make for effective thesis statements. A handout from the UNC Writing Center helps writers break from those phrases to craft effective thesis...
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Abstracts
Some of the best information to include when writing a research paper doesn't come from books, magazine articles, or informational websites—it comes from dissertations. However, reading an entire dissertation is often a daunting task....
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Brainstorming
Did you just hear thunder? Nope, you heard the sound of another kind of storm—a brainstorm! A handout teaches writers about different kinds of brainstorming and provides options for them to try when beginning to write their own papers....
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Bbc Education Scotland: Bitesize Revision on Macbeth
This "Bitesize Revision" of "Macbeth" provides summary, discussion, and review of the Shakespearean tragedy. Also includes a "Craft of the Writer" section that discusses the use of blank verse, rhyme, dramatic irony, and imagery.
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Charlotte Zolotow: Paul Zindel Becomes an Author
Editor Charlotte Zolotow's large site offers this page about Paul Zindel, how they met, and how she influenced his creative life. Especially interesting is Zindel's description of all she brought to his life and craft as a writer.
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