Two recent experiments highlight aspects of writing instruction that are rarely studied—or taught. Recent research suggests that secondary students can benefit significantly from learning how to ...

Sometimes the hardest part of any creative pursuit is consistency. How do you power though those difficult first drafts to end up with a completed work? Follow the lead of Stephen King. The prolific ...

I don’t use outlines often, but whenever I’m working on a book or a long article, I create an outline. I’ve long used The Omni Group’s OmniOutliner but I know I don’t need more than a fraction of the ...

During the revision process, it is often necessary to check for understanding within your paper to ensure that your ideas are strongly developed and well-organized. However, it can sometimes be hard ...

Example of a descriptive “thesis”: “In Common Sense, Thomas Paine presented his views on why the American colonists should break with Great Britain.” *Note: No one would ever disagree with this ...