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Thesis
How to Write a Thesis Statement
Writing a Thesis that Works
Terrific Thesis Statements
Thesis Statements
Thesis Statements in 3 Easy Steps
Word Choice and Descriptive Writing
Strong Word Choice
Show, Don't Tell: Writing Hints
Banned Books? No Banned Words!
Elaboration in Writing
Writing to Show, Not Tell
Improving Writing Vocabulary
Making Your Descriptive Writing Exciting
Word Choice 101
Characterization: Showing vs. Telling
Improving Word Choice in Writing
Fabulous Word Choices
Showing, not Telling: Using Details in Writing
There's No I in Essay
The Nose Knows: Writing Descriptive Paragraphs
Writing Strong Descriptions
Showing What You Mean Through Descriptive Word Choice
Strong Verbs and Adjectives
Watch Your Language
Transitions
Better Writing Through Transitions
Tying it All Together: Writing Effective Transitions
Creating Transitions
Transition Words
6+1 Traits
6+1 Traits Rubric Tips
6+1 Rubric Ideas
6+1 Traits Writing Rubric
Six Traits of Writing
6+1 Traits Writing
Essays
Writing an Essay
Great First and Last Sentences for Essay Writing
Writing Introductions and Conclusions
Fabulous Five-Paragraph Essays
What to Avoid When Writing an Essay (How to Rack Up Points!)
Parts of an Essay
The Hook, the Clincher, and the Thesis
Prewriting
Web Tools for Pre-writing and Outlining
Why You Should Outline and Fun Ways to Do It
Five Paragraph Outline
How to Pick a Strong Topic for a Research Paper
Perfect Paragraph Outlines
Types of Writing
Writing for Academic Purposes
Persuasive Writing
Writing Friendly Letters
Persuasive Writing Strategies
Persuasive Essay Topics
Writing a Literary Analysis
Using RACE for Short Essay Responses
Persuasive Writing 101
Powerful Persuasion
Miscellaneous
Principles of Rhetoric
Logical Fallacies and How to Avoid Them
Ways to Hook Your Reader
Essential Revision Techniques
Creating a Lead/Hook in Your Writing
Editing Tips and Tricks
The Nose Knows: Writing Expository Paragraphs
Writing and Crime: Think Like a Lawyer
Mimicking the Masters of Discovering Your Voice
The Nose Knows III: Narrative Paragraphs