A Programming Note

I realize that I haven't posted here lately, and I apologize for that.

The last month or so have been busy and exciting for me. In addition to chasing a now horrifyingly mobile baby around the house from morning to night, I've been working on a new tutor training system and tutor and student resources with my colleagues at the English Center at San Diego City College. I've also begun writing for the CMO Site and taking on quite a bit of freelance work for private clients.

I haven't forgotten this blog, and I'll be back soon with more tips and tricks to help you write better papers.

Wrap Your Essays Up with Strong Conclusion Paragraphs

Along with introduction paragraphs, conclusion paragraphs pose a lot of problems for students. In my last post, I discussed my simple system for writing strong introductions; here, I want to talk about writing good conclusions. If you have trouble wrapping your papers up effectively, take heart: conclusion paragraphs are easier to write than introduction paragraphs, and should take far less time. Learn how to write good conclusions after the jump.

A Simple System for Writing Strong Intro Paragraphs

When you're writing a paper, getting started is often the hardest part. Students often come to me ready to write--research in order, strong thesis in mind, well-organized outline ready to use--but also completely unable to begin. There's something about the pressure of a blank Word doc or sheet of paper that can unman even the most prepared writer. If what you have to write is an in-class essay that's part of a timed exam, even worse: now you have a time limit hanging over your head, too. Fortunately, there is a simple solution to the eternal problem of introduction block. Learn how to quickly write strong introduction paragraphs after the jump.