Katharine's Writer's Block

I got some wonderful kitchen gifts for my bridal shower! Among them were a fully-stocked, sixteen-jar spice rack and a Ninja Foodi grill....

You have an essay project. You’ve decided on a topic, started some research, taken some notes on your findings, and maybe even have a...

The 2002 Spider-Man film imprinted a resounding quote on pop culture: “With great power comes great responsibility.” In a similar way with research, with great information comes great responsibility. It is the writer’s job to use their findings wisely, just as Peter Parker was implored to wisely exercise his developing superpowers. The consequences of plagiarism emphasize the need for this as well. But how does one do that? This is Lessons & Advice on the answer: taking not

How do I decide what to cook? The things that either I or my husband like are a good place to start. I narrow down the options further...

Whether you are writing research into an essay or--like me-- casually blogging about pop culture, some deliberation may be encountered...

Where gathering research is one-half the battle in essay prep, properly using the research in an essay is the other half. Research done...

A cooking hobbyist may read cookbooks to learn new recipes or techniques. In the same way, a writer is suggested to read to improve their...

Another tough step in essay writing is researching . Do you know where to look, how to look, what you’re looking for? Do you find yourself with a broad idea or in an overwhelming sea of source material to dive into? Does it all seem like a tedious process? Here are my Lessons & Advice to the rescue! To some extent, research is an exercise in critical thinking with regard to your thesis/main idea. By definition, it's a diligent and systematic investigation into a subject in or