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| Be Specific - writing guide One of the keys to successful writing is to use specific details rather than dealing in generalities.... »» |
EF_Sean Jan 26, 09, 12:32pm | — | ||
| Be Concise - writing guide Be concise. That is, it is always better to say whatever you want to say without using... »» |
EF_Sean Jan 26, 09, 12:28pm | — | ||
| Avoid the Verb "TO BE" One of the most common stylistic mistakes aspiring writers make is to rely too much on the... »» |
EF_Sean Jan 23, 09, 06:00pm | — | ||
| Is the word "so" informal? just never start a sentence with the word so will be fine »» |
tomotomo Aug 2, 08, 10:35pm | chipmunk Jan 15, 09, 03:26am | ||
| How to enrich my writing? Another good way to improve your writing is to read a lot. People who are avid readers... »» |
Pablin Jan 13, 09, 12:19am | EF_Sean Jan 14, 09, 10:48pm | ||
| How can I transform this sentence into active voice (from passive) oh i see now. well thanks to both of you. I've always had problems with... »» |
youngeebs Jan 10, 09, 07:06pm | youngeebs Jan 11, 09, 02:25pm | ||
| What does it mean to be a good writer? You know, what I am thinking now is that a good writer is someone who can 1.)... »» |
pandora Dec 26, 08, 05:44pm | EF_Kevin Jan 4, 09, 04:23pm | ||
| Does this sentence about the novel make sense? I would change to: The novel focuses on a series of unfortunate events by which the... »» |
nico Jan 3, 09, 09:45am | EF_Kevin Jan 4, 09, 03:40pm | ||
| Question; my work is hard maybe you can try write an essay about your work it will helpful to have a... »» |
shaq Oct 16, 08, 10:03am | pamfan0810 Jan 3, 09, 09:08am | ||
| A grammar question (proper tense usage) It is o.k. to change tenses within the sentence in that example. :) »» |
chuliuxiang Dec 27, 08, 12:27pm | EF_Kevin Dec 27, 08, 10:53pm | ||
| Sentence Structure Help I can't believe I neglected to mention these earlier: Stephen King's On Writing and Strunk and... »» |
Kattyg44 Dec 16, 08, 06:13pm | EF_Kevin Dec 17, 08, 04:01pm | ||
| Writing terminology In your coursework, you will probably study the discourse community called the "public sphere," which is the... »» |
mileybiley Dec 14, 08, 08:26pm | EF_Kevin Dec 16, 08, 02:08pm | ||
| Styles of Writing Thank you for your suggestion. »» |
music man Oct 19, 08, 01:56pm | music man Dec 14, 08, 01:08pm | ||
| What is the difference between a hypothesis & aim? Thank you very much - all is much more clearer. Now to get started lol! »» |
charlqua Dec 10, 08, 04:31pm | charlqua Dec 11, 08, 04:32am | ||
| reference letter example jobsearch.about.com/od/referenceletters/Sample_Refere nce_Letters.htm »» |
nanayaws Nov 9, 08, 06:33am | camellia2008 Dec 7, 08, 09:25pm | ||
| animation career - Essay Question Good afternoon :) Since you didn't include the prompt, all I can really do at this... »» |
jasleen Nov 24, 08, 01:33am | EF_Team5 Nov 24, 08, 05:42pm | ||
| sentence structure question Good afternoon :) All three of these sentences make sense and are coherent. As far as... »» |
michel92 Nov 23, 08, 08:14pm | EF_Team5 Nov 24, 08, 05:09pm | ||
| How to properly place the quotation which is referring to Enderun? You're very welcome. Best of luck! Regards, Gloria Moderator, EssayForum.com »» |
eng1 Nov 23, 08, 12:42am | EF_Team5 Nov 24, 08, 11:07am | ||
| writing question - is this sentence correct? Good evening :) "Stop- I was not going to follow science or math; either would mean... »» |
michel92 Nov 21, 08, 05:35pm | EF_Team5 Nov 21, 08, 11:29pm | ||
| I need strategies in writing an analogy Good afternoon :) An analogy is the thinking process of transferring characteristics of your source item... »» |
tanty Nov 20, 08, 02:55am | EF_Team5 Nov 20, 08, 03:56pm | ||
| Footnote/endnote - citing internet source Good evening :) This citation format will depend on the requirements of your required citation style.... »» |
bip Nov 13, 08, 03:57pm | EF_Team5 Nov 13, 08, 08:01pm | ||
| Quote "we get older.." - how to cite it? You're very welcome. Regards, Gloria Moderator, EssayForum.com »» |
fabxx Nov 3, 08, 03:04am | EF_Team5 Nov 4, 08, 07:23am | ||
| Legend / Subtitles... description of images in texts. Good afternoon. Generally they are called "captions." "Together," "with," "in addition to," or "alongside" could... »» |
saragrunhagen Oct 30, 08, 06:40am | EF_Team5 Oct 30, 08, 04:52pm | ||
| About usage of: "I'm" versus "I am" The use of contractions is largely inappropriate in formal academic writing. Many instructors will count off for... »» |
Echo Oct 26, 08, 02:10am | EF_Team5 Oct 26, 08, 11:44am | ||
| Do these sentences make sense? Can I change the wording? great thank you »» |
hunnybun39 Oct 24, 08, 09:42am | hunnybun39 Oct 24, 08, 04:52pm | ||
| Magazine's periodicity - the correct term? It doesn't matter what type of periodical it is (magazine, journal, etc.); they are still referred to... »» |
saragrunhagen Oct 22, 08, 08:09am | EF_Team5 Oct 23, 08, 10:19am | ||
| Ref: how to avoid contractions Good afternoon. Contractions are words like "can't," "won't" and "don't." You identify them by the apostrophe... »» |
fernaj13 Oct 16, 08, 08:50am | EF_Team5 Oct 16, 08, 03:30pm | ||
| Is there an error in this phrase? Good afternoon. Grammatically, as it is this statement is a fragment. I suggest: Obtaining an... »» |
Gianna Oct 15, 08, 09:58pm | EF_Team5 Oct 16, 08, 02:38pm | ||
| "This year's math and physics classes..." - grammar Good morning. This year's math and physics classes were the detonators, but the process (Do... »» |
michel92 Oct 11, 08, 12:12pm | EF_Team5 Oct 11, 08, 01:30pm | ||
| Fragment sentence<<<need correct Good afternoon. Without seeing the context these sentences are in, I'm not sure how much help... »» |
so lonely Oct 8, 08, 12:14pm | EF_Team5 Oct 8, 08, 05:08pm | ||
| Argumentive Photo Essay need help with more Ideas Sealion Please contact this member off-forum, via their email or other contact information provided in their... »» |
babydoll Mar 22, 08, 06:45pm | Sealion Oct 7, 08, 08:34pm | ||
| Intro Sentence Problem - it's a fragment, how to reword it? Good evening. What about, "Love: a word that symbolizes the actions and emotions of humans... »» |
Al44ex Oct 6, 08, 05:51pm | EF_Team5 Oct 6, 08, 06:33pm | ||
| Essay length - should I abide by this? Good afternoon James. Please reread through the original post; this is not an essay for a... »» |
ekinkler90 Sep 16, 08, 07:43pm | EF_Team5 Sep 30, 08, 04:22pm | ||
| Selecting two similar restaurants or stores - essay The essay might be about operating in the same industry/market and offer the same products. Differences have... »» |
florenceadewumi Sep 19, 08, 10:13pm | James_ Sep 30, 08, 08:44am | ||
| How do I write a personal response on a short story? You're very welcome. Regards, Gloria Moderator, EssayForum.com »» |
music man Sep 28, 08, 01:55pm | EF_Team5 Sep 29, 08, 04:19pm | ||
| How to write a monologue You're very welcome. Regards, Gloria Moderator, EssayForum.com »» |
sylock232 Sep 1, 08, 03:23am | EF_Team5 Sep 25, 08, 08:01am | ||
| Formal Writing Good afternoon. You will need to provide more information about the assignment in order for me... »» |
sumi Sep 14, 08, 09:34pm | EF_Team5 Sep 15, 08, 05:38pm | ||
| Is this sentence (about the favorite thing) correct? Thank you for your check, Gloria! It really helps! »» |
sweetbitterrose Sep 5, 08, 06:23am | sweetbitterrose Sep 13, 08, 12:21am | ||
| how to synthesize different authors work I think you're off to a great start. You can take these different approaches and apply their... »» |
belak6671 Sep 6, 08, 11:09pm | EF_Team5 Sep 9, 08, 12:13pm | ||
| what if questions Good evening. How about how your life would be different if you could not hear? Sure,... »» |
ashley Sep 5, 08, 05:10pm | EF_Team5 Sep 5, 08, 07:35pm | ||
| MS Program - how to write a good recomendation letter? Good afternoon. If you are required to submit these letters the teachers are the ones that... »» |
hskumarswamy Sep 5, 08, 10:30am | EF_Team5 Sep 5, 08, 04:30pm | ||
| questions in essays - are essays opinion statements? Good evening. Well, it kind of depends on the assignment requirements. If you are asking theoretical... »» |
keauxalla Sep 1, 08, 06:34pm | EF_Team5 Sep 1, 08, 10:48pm | ||
| Beginner Writer Question; I have never written an essay in my life Well, I was thinking about how everyone should learn how to use a computer. because most times... »» |
monkeyfishfrog Aug 28, 08, 12:54am | monkeyfishfrog Aug 28, 08, 10:28pm | ||
| How to avoid in writing in the passive tone Good morning. In regards to the passive tone, the biggest "key" to remember is, "Don't tell... »» |
sylock232 Aug 18, 08, 05:19am | EF_Team5 Aug 18, 08, 07:27am | ||
| pen names in MLA works cited pages Good morning. In this case, you should use the pen name. When citing, you should use... »» |
sarek Aug 18, 08, 01:15am | EF_Team5 Aug 18, 08, 07:23am | ||
| Help with Comma Usage Good evening. "I like dogs, and if you like dogs, I like you too." Would... »» |
tomotomo Jul 31, 08, 10:03pm | EF_Team5 Jul 31, 08, 10:46pm | ||
| How far should I describe my experience for MFA Broadcast design? Good morning! Well, it's not like you write these everyday! :) I'm the same way,... »» |
angel_link Jul 8, 08, 07:56am | EF_Team5 Jul 24, 08, 07:59am | ||
| Suggestions for getting recorded interviews transcribed Good morning. I suggest you look in your local area for transcriptionists. Depending on your location,... »» |
readytograduate Jul 22, 08, 06:57pm | EF_Team5 Jul 23, 08, 08:38am | ||
| Conveying the fact - "Odd Question...." Good evening. Well, let's see: opportunistic means taking advantage of an opportunity. So, in that sense,... »» |
LocalVagabond Jul 18, 08, 01:11pm | EF_Team5 Jul 19, 08, 12:04am | ||
| My dream university - admission appeal Good morning! OK, let's see: "To Whom It May Concern: First, I wish... »» |
kr2426 Jun 22, 08, 10:32am | EF_Team5 Jun 26, 08, 08:58am | ||
| I was wondering if my MLA Citation Style is correct Good morning :). MLA citation is very straightforward and has specific rules for every kind of... »» |
lafayettejohn Jun 17, 08, 11:21am | EF_Team5 Jun 17, 08, 12:00pm | ||
| i need help on writing my coursework about a trapped room Good luck! Regards, Gloria Moderator, EssayForum.com »» |
needhelp01 Jun 9, 08, 11:14am | EF_Team5 Jun 10, 08, 01:18pm | ||
| Percent question: Is it correct? Good morning :) You must be using the APA reference style; in that case, all numbers... »» |
Vijai Jun 2, 08, 07:07am | EF_Team5 Jun 3, 08, 07:15am | ||
| Natural fiber-reinforced composites paragraph (improve grammar question) Good morning! I'm glad I can be of help! In regards to your comma question, yes,... »» |
Lovely Girl May 18, 08, 01:45am | EF_Team5 May 21, 08, 09:29am | ||
| Having trouble Analyzing an Argument (logical fallacies)! Good evening! OK, here are my suggestions: "In the article, "Throw out the Tax Code,... »» |
babydoll May 2, 08, 08:31am | EF_Team5 May 6, 08, 08:01pm | ||
| layer of epoxy etc. - need help in grammar Well, thank you for the compliment! I am glad to hear your writing is improving. Please let... »» |
Lovely Girl May 4, 08, 04:01am | EF_Team5 May 4, 08, 04:57pm | ||
| Difference between a Strikethrough and a Double Strikethrough???? I don't think there is any difference; I've certainly never used any discretion between them. Regards,... »» |
bluesteel522 Apr 29, 08, 05:40pm | EF_Team5 Apr 29, 08, 09:52pm | ||
| Business Law Assignment : the postal rule of acceptance Good morning Kenny, I would reiterate the above moderator's suggestions to begin your research for your... »» |
daviz1984 Mar 13, 08, 01:52am | EF_Team5 Apr 29, 08, 07:04am | ||
| WPE at Cal State Long Beach question You're quite welcome! Good luck! Sarah »» |
Brad Apr 19, 08, 12:59pm | EF_Team2 Apr 20, 08, 02:09pm | ||
| MLA documentation question! Greetings, again! A lightning flash took over the above post before I could finish it!... »» |
Case Apr 16, 08, 11:54pm | EF_Team2 Apr 17, 08, 07:37pm |
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