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Introduction to college writing.
- Navigating this Text
- Essay Definition
- Essays as Conversation
- Simple vs. Sophisticated Writing
Essay Writing Processes
- Product- vs. Process-Based Writing
- Writing Process Overview
- Considering Writing Contexts
- Writing Process Summary
- Developing Ideas for Writing
- Freewriting
- Brainstorming
- Clustering/Mapping
- Skimming & Responding to a Text
- Asking Questions
- Making a List
- Idea Matrix for College Writing
- Using Artificial Intelligence
- Working with Prewriting
Thesis Sentences
- Thesis Sentence Definition
- Parts of a Thesis Sentence
- Characteristics of a Strong Thesis
- Thesis Sentence: Topic & Angle Examples
- Organizational Statements in Thesis Sentences
- Developing a Working Thesis
- Thesis Sentence Self-Check
- Thesis Sentence Summary
- Thesis Generator
Topic Sentences
- Topic Sentence Definition
- Characteristics of a Strong Topic Sentence
- Developing Topic Sentences
- Topic Sentences & Units of Support
- Placement of Topic Sentences
- Topic Sentence Self-Check
- Topic Sentence Summary
- Developing Support
- Types of Support
- Working with Support
- "Enough" Support
- Support Summary
Writing the Essay Draft
- General Drafting Process
- Drafting from an Outline
- Ordering Topic Sentences & Units of Support
- Transitions
- Conclusions
- Introductions
- Drafting Summary
- Revision Overview
- Revision Stage 1: Idea Structure, Purpose, Audience
- Revision Stage 2: Idea Development
- Revision Stage 3: Sentences, Words, Format
- Revising for Style
- Revising for Flow of Information
- Revision Summary
Issue Analysis / Logical Argument
- Issue and Argument Definition
- Logical Argument and Critical Thinking
- Issue Analysis/Logical Argument in College Writing
- Understanding Claims
- Types of Claims
- Supporting Claims
- Prewriting & Developing Support for a Logical Argument
- Drafting a Logical Argument
- Revising a Logical Argument
- Logical Fallacies Definition
- Evaluating an Argument for Logical Fallacies
- Logical Fallacies Review
Research Writing
- Research Essay Defintion
- Research Purpose
- How Not/To Approach a Research Essay
- The Research Process
- Developing a Research Question
- Research Essay in Process
Finding Sources
- Preliminary Research Strategies
- Finding Sources - Initial Searching with Google Scholar
- Primary and Secondary Sources
- Scholarly Articles
- Finding Scholarly Articles in Databases
- Database Search Tips
- Additional Search Strategies
- Evaluating Sources
- CRAAP Analysis
- Evaluating Websites
Using Sources
- Using Sources Overview
- Using Sources Ethically
- Paraphrasing
- Summarizing
- Practice Attributing & Using Sources
- Using Sources Summary
Citing Sources
- Citing Sources Overview
- Identifying Plagiarism
- Avoiding Plagiarism
- MLA In-Text Citations
- MLA End-of-Text Citations
- Citation Resources, Tools, & Games
Common Essay Structures / Patterns of Development
- Patterns of Development Overview
- Process Analysis
- Comparison and Contrast
- Classification and Division
- Cause and Effect
- Thesis Sentences for Patterns of Development
Sample Essays
- Thesis-Support Essays
- Sarah's Essay in Process
- Logical Argument
- Artificial Intelligence Samples
Select Grammar, Punctuation, & Writing Resources
- Sentence Fragments
- Run-on Sentences
- Parallel Structure
- Semicolons and Colons
- Apostrophes and Quotation Marks
- Commonly Confused Words
- Links to Writing Sites
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- 2.1: Lesson 1: Writing Preferences and The Writing Process
- 2.2: Exercise 1: Identify Your Writing Preferences
- 2.3: Lesson 2: Writer’s Block
- 2.4: Video: Writer’s Block Instant Cure
- 2.5: Exercise 2: Your Experience with Writer’s Block
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Postsecondary Creative Writing Teacher. Median Annual Salary: $74,280. Minimum Required Education: Ph.D. or another doctoral degree; master's degree may be accepted at some schools and community ...
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Brett Healey, Curtin University. What children say about free writing is similar to how professional authors describe the creative process. Teachers should give kids freedom to explore, providing ...
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As an MFA student, you will undergo intensive theoretical and practical training across genres - including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, editing and publishing. You will complete a thesis in the form of a collection of poetry, short stories, essays, a novel or memoir. The MFA program features an intimate, supportive learning ...
SUBJECT LEAGUE TABLE 2025. A Creative Writing degree will let you flex your storytelling abilities and study the work of literary legends.Our university rankings for Creative Writing include Scriptwriting and Poetry Writing. Share.