UMBC's Writing Center Blog
Getting work done can be hard. Distractions are everywhere, especially as a part of college life. Your roommate has friends over and the dorm walls are paper thin. The library isn't much better, even on the quiet floors. It might even be too quiet. Starbucks, on the other hand, is too loud. On top of... Continue Reading →
There’s nothing that ruins a seemingly good class like an unexpected group project. Between scheduling times to meet and trying to corral lazy group members, working on a collaborative project can quickly turn into a huge headache. However, there are a few tricks that can help to make the process much more manageable. Planning When... Continue Reading →
We’ve all been there, we are assigned a book in our English class that we just dread reading and just cannot get through, so we rely on Sparknotes or Shmoop for salvation of our essay. Be it because the dialect is 17th century fashion where you cannot understand a word they’re saying or the book is... Continue Reading →
Do you ever write a spectacular essay, but don’t know how to end it? I know I definitely have. I write all my thoughts, but struggle tying them together in a concise conclusion that will leave the reader thinking and reflecting about my essay. This blog is going to offer you some advice on how... Continue Reading →
I use the color coding method to organize my outline before drafting a paper to make sure that my related topics flow together, to keep my argument and organization easy to follow. Grouping my points by their overall theme keeps me from jumping around between topics too much, which would affect the flow of my... Continue Reading →
During an education course, the professor tasked the class with a creative writing assignment. We were told to write a poem about something specific, and this specific something was provided by the professor. For example, after reading a poem in which the narrator expressed a desire to be inside a rock, our professor told us... Continue Reading →
In school, most students are taught from an early age that he/him and she/her are the singular pronouns, with they/them reserved for plural subjects. The rule that they/them can only be used for groups of more than one stood true for a long time, but as the Writing Center at UNC-Chapel Hill tells its students... Continue Reading →
The editing process is vital to creating a good story, regardless of which genre you write in. It is a time to refine your story, and to make it the best it can be. Editing is not an easy process. Oftentimes, you can find yourself not knowing where to start, or unwilling to let someone... Continue Reading →
Have you ever sat in front of a computer screen just staring at a blank page? Have you ever been stuck on how to make a fantastic and unique title? Or even just want to learn a few tips on how to make them better? This blog post is going to help you learn how... Continue Reading →
When it comes to any writing, whether for pleasure or for an assignment, the first step is to pick your topic. This step is the easiest part of the process for some writers, followed by the much harder task of supporting and developing a coherent paper around the idea. But this is not always the... Continue Reading →
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