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Laura Bernell, Professional Writer since 1984; Community College Adjunct English Instructor since 1982.

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Academic Writing

Welcome to Academic Writing! Whether you're a college student writing an argumentative essay or a high school student wanting to correct common mistakes, you're in the right place.

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Latest articles in Academic Writing

 Don't Know What to Write? You're Not Alone!

Has a teacher ever given you a writing topic and left it to you to choose how to write about it? What freedom! What opportunity! What limitless choices!

Apr 26, 2012 – Amy Lynn Hess

Using the Conjunctions Although, However, and But

Three conjunctions - although, but, and however - have similar meanings. But each results in different punctuation and emphasis.

Apr 11, 2012 – Leah Abramovitz

Sample Literary Analysis: Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily"

Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily" ends with a shockingly macabre scene, but that may not resonate with some readers. Why not? And how do we write about that?

Mar 8, 2012 – Amy Lynn Hess

The Difference Between Persuasion and Argumentation

Helping students learn to use reason and logic when writing requires that they understand the difference between persuasion and argumentation.

Feb 23, 2012 – Amy Lynn Hess

Style and Format for Essay Writing: Geography

Learn the accepted style and format for academic geography essays: Includes questions for review.

Feb 8, 2012 – James Gibson

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