Keep getting comments that your work is 'wordy?' Or maybe your teacher keeps flagging your word choices and telling you that your writing is hard to follow? The culprit may be none other than your thesaurus. Although a thesaurus can be a helpful tool, if it is not used correctly it can negatively impact your writing. In this video, I outline reasons why you should rely on words you know when writing essays, how to use a thesaurus properly, and strategies for expanding your vocabulary.
In this video, you will learn what square brackets are, along with the three main reasons why you may need to use them in direct quotations. Knowing how to use square brackets is an essential skill to ensure that your quotes flow seamlessly in your writing!
In this video, you will learn how to seamlessly integrate direct quotations from texts you've studied in class (like novels, poems and plays) into your writing. This is an essential skill for anyone who wants to write a solid essay! I also review basic MLA rules for in-text citations. If you're writing one of your first papers and have no idea where to start with evidence, this is the place to be!