We perform close readings. I use the verb purposefully as a reminder of how awkward, clumsy, and exhausting the task can be. When we “just read,” we might let the words glide over the tops of our pupils. We might even let…

Chasing the Scream is a work of nonfiction that focuses on drug policies and our understanding of addiction. After reading chapter 14 and 15 of the text, we paid close attention to Hari’s style. Here are some unique features of Hari’s style…

Taken from Lumen’s English Composition course page: How to Write a Summary Summarizing consists of two important skills: identifying the important material in the text, and restating the text in your own words. Since writing a summary consists of omitting minor information, it…

Below you’ll find a comprehensive explanation of prepositions taken from GRAMMAR BYTES (http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/preposition.htm) If you’re interested in more visual explanations, check out this video: The Preposition Recognize a preposition when you see one. Prepositions are the words that indicate location.…

Everything you need to know about APA can be found here: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/03/ To ensure you’re prepared for an exam on APA citation style and/or submitting a paper that must be in APA style, be sure you’ve investigated the following: How am…

Below you’ll find a comprehensive explanation of sentence structure, run-on sentences, and fragments taken from GALILEO, University System of Georgia GALILEO Open Learning Materials. You’ll want to review the material carefully! If you’re more of a visual person, you might find…

Below you’ll find a comprehensive explanation of subject/verb agreement taken from GALILEO, University System of Georgia GALILEO Open Learning Materials. You’ll want to review the material carefully! If you’re more of a visual person, you might find this youtube tutorial equally…