Ideas for Strong Thesis Statements

I understand the basic concept of the thesis statement, but I still seem to struggle with actually developing them for my papers. The process is always agony. Can you help?

How do you revise a paper? Revising is different from editing, as this solution will demonstrate.

What exactly does an instructor want in a revision? Don't be afraid to ask your English instructor specific questions, but you also need to ask yourself these questions about your paper.

Understanding Paraphrasing.

What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing? Do you still need to cite your sources when you paraphrase? You betcha. Here are some practical steps to effective paraphrasing.

Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing

This handout is intended to help you become more comfortable with the uses of and distinctions among quotations, paraphrases, and summaries. The first part of the handout compares and contrasts the terms, while the second part offers a short excerpt that you can use to practice these skills.

Paragraph Organization

Most paragraphs are organized one of five ways.