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    Why I'm finally talking out my essay instead of staring at a blank screen

    I spent three hours yesterday staring at a blinking cursor. I had ideas, but they wouldn't come out as sentences. My roommate suggested I “just talk” – record myself rambling about my topic and then transcribe it. I thought it was ridiculous. But I tried it. I paced around my room for 15...
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    How do I write a conclusion that isn't just repeating myself?

    My high school teacher taught me to restate my thesis and summarize my points. But I read that college professors hate this – they call it the “ta-da!” conclusion that adds nothing . A writing guide says good conclusions should: Answer the “so what?” question – why does your argument matter...
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    What's the worst way to start an essay?

    I'm writing my first college essay and I'm terrified of messing up. A professor's blog said the worst openings are “dictionary definitions” and “since the dawn of time” clichés . Also “overly broad statements” that don't connect to anything specific. Is that true? I was going to start with a...

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