Celebrate National Grammar Day
“It’s not only a date, it’s an imperative: March forth on March 4th to speak well, write well, and help others do the same!” What is...
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Hannah Kleinkramer
Aug 31, 20212 min read
Signal Phrases
Writing your first essay in English 1A can be daunting. Many of us have never taken on a project that big until now... One resource that...
Stephanie D.
Aug 31, 20213 min read
Brainstorming: Advice from Tutors
Advice from tutors Hannah L. and Iman A Interviewed by tutor Kaitlin G. What style of brainstorming do you typically use before beginning...
Hannah Kleinkramer
Apr 1, 20211 min read
Go to the Source: Finding Credible Sources
In college, we strive to use credible sources in papers because it allows the writer and the reader to remain confident in the...
Deb Borofka
Mar 31, 20192 min read
Ethos, Pathos, Logos: Explained
(This article was originally published in the April 2019 issue of Paper Jam) Ethos, pathos, and logos are three strategies that many...
Rosa Corcoles
Feb 1, 20192 min read
Homonyms and Homophones: Explained
(This article was originally published in the February 2019 issue of Paper Jam) There are many tricky parts of the English language. A...
RWC Tutors
Mar 31, 20182 min read
A-Z Poetry Terms
(This article was originally published in the April 2018 issue of Paper Jam and was written by Nicole H.) Allegory: a long metaphor where...
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