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 comma may mean that the writer is in a rush A comma used in a wrong way… [Read More]
3 Power Tips on Writing Essays Quickly and Easily
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 phone rings, and it’s your friend just calling for no reason asking you what you’re doing because she’s bored…. [Read More]
It’s or Its?
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, thus hurting the grade. Isn’t it about time your essays became free of this nasty little weed that grows without… [Read More]
Articles: How to Use A, AN, and THE
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 indefinite article A is a modern version of the word ONE. That’s it – A simply means one. And… [Read More]
Writing Essays still a Challenge?
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 years, I’ve taught two different courses: Freshman Composition and Introduction to Literature. Well, my English I students (Freshman Comp.) were able to put together… [Read More]
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