Beyond the Five-Paragraph Essay: Advanced Student Writing

Hey everyone! So, you know how we all learned that five-paragraph essay thing back in the day? Like, intro, three body paragraphs, conclusion? It was awesome for getting us started, showing us how to organize our thoughts, and getting the hang of things like topic sentences. Think of it like training wheels on your bike. … Read more

Academic Honesty in Writing: A Student’s Guide

Alright, you guys, let’s chat about something super important that we all deal with in college: academic honesty. Now, I know that sounds a bit stuffy, like something your professor drones on about on the first day, but seriously, this is more than just a bunch of rules to keep you from getting in trouble. … Read more

The Art of Synthesis: Writing Connections for Students

Okay, imagine we’re sitting down for coffee, and I’m just bursting to tell you everything I’ve learned about this super important skill. Here’s how I’d share it with you, just like we’re chatting: You know what’s really blowing my mind lately? In our crazy connected world, just knowing a bunch of stuff isn’t enough anymore. … Read more

Your Guide to Persuading Professors: Effective Student Writing

Okay, imagine we’re sitting down for coffee, and I’m about to spill all my secrets about how I actually get my professors to pay attention to my papers. Forget all those boring, dry articles – this is about how I make them care. So, you know that stack of papers on your professor’s desk? Yeah, … Read more

The Student’s Guide to Powerful Paragraphs

Okay, imagine we’re just chatting over coffee, and I’m sharing some of the cool stuff I’ve learned about writing. Here’s how I’d tell you about paragraphs: Hey, so you know how sometimes you’re building something cool, like a Lego castle or even just a good piece of writing? Each little brick needs to be in … Read more

Write Clearly, Think Critically: Essential for Students

Okay, imagine we’re sitting down for coffee, and I’m just spilling the beans about this whole “school” thing, especially the part where you’re supposed to, like, think and write. Here’s how I’d tell you about it: Alright, so you know how we’re all hustling through school, trying to cram our brains with all the things? … Read more

How to Turn Ideas into A-Grade Essays: A Student’s Walkthrough

Hey everyone! So, you’re staring at that blank page, right? We’ve all been there. It’s like, you’ve got this tornado of awesome ideas swirling in your head, but actually getting them down and making them sound like an A-grade essay? Ugh, feels impossible sometimes, doesn’t it? A lot of us totally get stuck trying to … Read more

The Student’s Guide to Seamless Transitions in Writing

Okay, imagine we’re sitting down for coffee, and I’m super excited to share something important with you about writing. Here’s how I’d tell you about it: You know how sometimes you’re trying to explain something, and it just feels like your thoughts are all over the place, and it’s hard for people to follow? Well, … Read more

Student Writing Survival Kit: Tools & Tips for Every Assignment

Okay, imagine me just sitting here, coffee in hand, ready to spill all the beans about something we ALL go through as students – that moment when you stare at a blank page, the deadline’s breathing down your neck, and you just get this wave of panic. Sound familiar? Because, seriously, every single student, from … Read more

The Ultimate Checklist for Awesome Student Papers

Okay, imagine we’re having a chat, and I’m spilling all my secrets, right? I’ve been there, staring at that blinking cursor, feeling the paper deadline loom like a storm cloud. And honestly, I used to dream of just getting through the paper, let alone getting consistent A’s, or professors actually noticing my work. You know … Read more