Indisputably, education is one of the most important aspects of a person’s life. Whether it’s kindergarten, high school, trade school, university, or any of the other facilities focused on education, ...

Journals have become a popular format in recent years for courses that require some writing. In-class journal entries can spark discussions and reveal gaps in students' understanding of the material.

The students’ assignment: Write an op-ed about lead poisoning in Lewiston-Auburn. Or write a caption for a photo, or text about a campus tree. Write about how strange quantum theory is, or write a ...

Arguable rather than factual Relevant to the assignment requirements With a strong thesis, the rest of your paper practically writes itself – each paragraph simply needs to support or develop your ...

As a writing instructor, my greatest challenge is not underprepared students, online essay mills, or cellphones. It’s the inherent artificiality of the classroom. My first-year composition courses ...