Essay Writing

Essay writing is an art that can be learned. Techniques and approaches, devices and processes can be learned, practiced and honed. This Topic in Suite 101 aims to teach that art.

What we cannot teach is the sincere desire to express oneself about a particular topic or idea. But if the reader of these articles has that desire, these articles can teach a lot about thesis statements, coherence, development of a paragraph and paragraphs into an essay.

We hope our readers will find these articles bring them closer to their goal of expressing an authentic idea in a form that is comprehensible, unified, and clear.

Happy writing!

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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

Engaging with Secondary Sources in College Essays

Learn how to engage meaningfully with secondary sources while still preserving your own voice and ideas.

Jan 28, 2012 – Charlene Kinbote

MLA Template for Research Papers in Word 10

A prepared MLA template in Word 10 gives students a professional looking paper every time. Then save the template and use it for every paper afterwards.

Oct 27, 2011 – Terry Pruyne

Using Transitional Words to Make Your Essays Flow

The transitional words you use in an essay will change depending on the type of essay you're writing; descriptive, narrative, expository, or argumentative.

Oct 27, 2011 – Amy Lynn Hess

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