A comma (,) is one of the two most commonly used punctuation marks (along with a period). It is also a source of a lot of frustration for the graders of essays and term papers. Why? A skipped...
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You sit down to write an essay. You just had a burger with fries and a milk shake, and you’re already feeling a bit drowsy. You’re thinking of the first sentence to write, when suddenly your...
Many essays have suffered because of the improper use of the apostrophe after the word It. Since this word is very common, it is possible to repeat the same mistake many times throughout the essay,...
If you ever wonder what article to use in a particular situation, here's a good way to remember How to Use Articles in the English language. First of all, a quick lesson in history. The English...
Hey. Tutor Phil here. I've taught college-level composition, tutored writing for a while, and I've come to this conclusion: writing essays is still a challenge for many students. During my teaching...