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Writing a Literature Review

Published 10/02/13

Hypotheses vs. Research Questions

Published 10/02/13

Getting Started on Your Thesis or Dissertation

Published 10/02/13

Using Semicolons without Looking Like an Incompetent Dinosaur

This is a video on proper semicolon use. http://cfaalearning.etsu.edu (423) 439-7111

Published 05/20/13

Using Online Translator Programs Part 2

Part 2 of 2; using online translation programs effectively. http://cfaalearning.etsu.edu (423) 439-7111

Published 05/20/13

Using Online Translator Programs Part 1

Part 1 of 2; using online translation programs effectively. http://cfaalearning.etsu.edu (423) 439-7111

Published 05/20/13

Formatting Freshman Composition Papers

http://cfaalearning.etsu.edu (423) 439-7111

Published 05/20/13

Proofreading Well

Tips for successful last minute proofreading. http://cfaalearning.etsu.edu (423) 439-7111

Published 07/13/12

Fixing Fused Sentences

Ways to fix a fused (run-on) sentence. http://cfaalearning.etsu.edu (423) 439-7111

Published 07/13/12

Narrowing a Topic for an Informative Essay

How to narrow a topic for an informative essay

Published 07/13/12

Basic Guidelines for Philosophy Papers

Published 07/13/12

Using Articles in Writing

Published 06/26/12

What is an Annotated Bibliography?

An explanation of the annotated bibliography. http://cfaalearning.etsu.edu 423-439-7111 123 Sherrod Library East Tennessee State University

Published 06/20/12

Combining Sentences

What is a sentence? How do you combine them? http://cfaalearning.etsu.edu 423-439-7111 123 Sherrod Library East Tennessee State University

Published 06/20/12

Serial Commas

Published 06/13/12

MLA in Three Minutes

A three minute overview of the most crucial points of MLA.

Published 07/15/11

14 Common English Idioms

Published 07/15/11

Credible Website Source Tips

Tips on determining a website's credibility.

Published 06/27/11

Purple Prose

Writing better sentences.

Published 06/27/11

Creating a Good Thesis

How to write a good thesis.

Published 05/16/11

Quirky Subject-Verb Agreement

Does your verb agree with your subject? In longer sentences this can get tricky. Here's how to get it right.

Published 03/16/11

Use and Misuse of Punctuation

On proper use of ellipses, parenthesis, hyphens, semicolons, and coordinating conjunctions.

Published 03/10/11

On Extending Papers

This video is about how to generate more content for a paper, rather than just adding babble.

Published 03/10/11

Why Use Transitional Words and Phrases?

An introduction to the use of transitional words and phrases.

Published 03/02/11

A Few Writing Taboos

Here are a few words and phrases to avoid while writing.

Published 03/02/11