Why We Should Keep Consuming Fiction for Children
Is there an age when you are too old for literature or television aimed at children? When we reread books or rewatch movies from our...
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Beginner Essay Writing Tips for College Freshmen
College essays can be intimidating. In this article, I will give you a crash course about basic essay writing for all college students, not just college freshmen. All essays have three main parts: introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Trying to stretch your word count, on the other hand, is all about finesse!
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The Aesthetics of Criminal Intent
Henry James was a prolific author who had an interest in portraying complex relationships and the psyches of his American and British...
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Literary Doors
“A book isn’t supposed to be a mirror. It’s supposed to be a door!” says Fran Lebowitz in the documentary Pretend It’s a City (2021). I...
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The Aesthetics of a Growing Sense of Self
Kate Chopin’s (1850–1904) “The Story of an Hour” (1894) is a captivating short story that presents a woman’s growing sense of freedom. The...
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How To Interpret a Piece of Literature When You Don’t Get the Meaning
Learn how to get the meaning out of any text!
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How to Write an A-Worthy Paper
The assignment of writing a paper is daunting and overwhelming because of the endless amounts of ideas and arguments you have, yet you have...
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Grievances of a Humanities Major
I often argue that being a humanities major is harder than people think, and I stand by this. Majors within the humanities department are...
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"Pirates of the Caribbean" is an Epic and Here's Why
This past weekend, in an attempt to curb the stress of my looming exams, I watched all three of the original Pirates of the Caribbean...
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The Girl At The Airport
It’s only recently that I realized the beauty of traveling solo. I know traveling by yourself isn’t for everyone, but personally, I find...
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A Splash of Matcha in My Chai Tea Latte
Wandering the streets of Troy, I always saw myself living there for the rest of my life. I knew that it’s where I was meant to be and that...
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How Social Media Has Broadened My Horizons
Do you like social media? Me? I do! I used to hate it though. I hated it so much for a long time because I thought it was just a space...
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Study Abroad Stories: Perspectives from ICU and Birkbeck College
It’s 2 a.m., I can’t sleep, Taylor Swift is playing. This could be one of the countless nights I’ve spent lying awake in the past few years...
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Essays? More like Stress-ays! Tricks to Pass Writing Assignments
Let's be realistic here, writing papers for class (especially for non-English majors) can be one of the biggest stressors of your college...
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Tips for Writing a Better Essay
Writing essays is something every single student will go through in their time while studying, and probably throughout the rest of their...
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My Writing Process // Why It’s So Hard to Write For School
I love writing! Unfortunately, it is not mutual love, especially when I write for college or school. When teachers give me the topic to...
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Overcoming Writer's Block
Whether you’re a creative writer working on their next literature piece, a high school or college student tasked with typing up an essay,...
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Editing Academic Papers: Tips and Tricks
Writing involves several steps and different people struggle with different steps. Personally, I find the first draft to be the hardest...
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How to Write Those End of Semester Essays Without Wanting to Die
It's the end of the semester and you know what that means! More work than you think you can possibly do is all due at the same time!
