Katharine's Writer's Block

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...

Just choosing a topic is one of many essay writing problems. Here's some help on how overcome it! 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 based on what ingredients are in my cupboards, what time I have on-hand, or what the occasion might be. For example, on workdays, I usually have just enough time in the mornings to put together some cereal, oatmeal, or eggs. While on Saturdays or

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

Spongebob could've used some essay-writing advice like this... In school, learning the basics of grammar is not enough. That knowledge base gets put to practice by writing projects like essays, reports, themes, papers, and the like. I’m going to spend a few posts sharing some insight on essay writing. Essay writing involves a more formal, intellectual, or even reflective approach than creative, fictional, or personal writing might be. Where the prompt ideas suggested in the w