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Academic Writing Feature Writer: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Welcome to Academic Writing! Whether you're a college student working on an argumentative essay or a high school student wanting to correct common mistakes, you've come to the right place.

Maybe you're trying to find out why your instructor loves to conduct peer reviews in class. Perhaps you're wondering what all the fuss about plagiarism is. If you just need a little push with getting started on your essay, you can find help here. Or, if you're needing some help putting together your Works Cited page, you're on the right page.

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Feature Writer Articles in Academic Writing

Real-Life Reasons to Write
A college freshman may ask, "Why write?" Learning to write essays is just one reason to learn to write, but the skill can benefit students long after graduation.
Argumentative Essay Topics About Legal Issues
Students who already know they'd like to write an argumentative essay on about a legal issue will find potential topics here.
Pro-Environment Argumentative Essay Topics
Students who already know they'd like to write an argumentative essay on a pro-environmental issue will find potential topics here.
Essay Writing - Properly Citing Sources
Students who are afraid of being accused of plagiarism sometimes aren't sure how to cite sources properly. Here are a few tips for hesitant students.
Tried and True Argumentative Essay Topics
Having a hard time coming up with a topic for an argumentative paper? Pick one of these topics, choose a side, and write away!


Contributing Articles in Academic Writing

How to Write a Bibliography for History
The bibliography is one of the most overlooked sections in an essay, but is easily one of the most important. Here are a few tips to create a good history bibliography.
What is Research?
Research is much more than looking up information. This article will describe the steps involved in properly conducting research for school or work.
How to Organize Paragraphs in an Essay
The organization of paragraphs in an essay creates flow and can help guide readers to increased understanding and comprehension of a topic.
Medieval History Essay Topics
Finding a history essay topic can be difficult, and finding one for the Middle Ages can be even harder. Here are a few topic suggestions to get the essay started.
Most Common Errors in History Essays
When a deadline approaches for finishing a history essay, mistakes start to be made. Whether it be weak language or incorrect referencing, it can all be fixed.