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Article writing tips

04.19.2008 · Posted in Writing

KEY POINTS: Note what type of publication the article is to appear in – for example, an international travel magazine for adults would require a neutral or formal register, whereas a college magazine aimed at teenagers could be written in a very informal register. Make sure the register you use is consistent throughout the article. Remember to include ...

MLA style

04.19.2008 · Posted in Writing

In short, MLA style stands for Modern Language Association Style. MLAS had been accpeted by many schools, institutions etc. Here are the guidelines you should obey while making sure your essay meets MLA standards: We are never to use an odd type or size of paper, or some paper torn out of notebook. For printed paper ...

Paragraph structure

04.19.2008 · Posted in Writing

Three main features are: Paragraph unity Paragraph coherence (logical flow of sentence – linking every sentence to the following) Supporting sentences (facts about main topic) 1. Paragraph unity – Unity means that a paragraph discusses one main idea, from the beginning to the end. Example: How to meet people? In a recent experiment, two British psychologists proved that walking a dog will ...

Thesis statement

04.19.2008 · Posted in Writing

Thesis statement is the main idea of an essay. It is always more than a title and it commonly takes a stand and shows a direction. It is the strongest, clearest idea of the essay and it is positioned at the end of the introduction. It MUST NOT BE A SIMPLE STATEMENT THAT GIVES NO GROUNDS FOR ELABORATION, ...