Feeling Passive-Aggressive? “Please revise passive sentences.” “Write in active voice.” If you’ve ever received these or similar comments in a reviewed academic paper, this post is for you! Admit it, were you somewhat perplexed about what your professor’s comment even meant? Well, the good news is that the passive voice problem is fairly easy to […]
“The more clearly the writer perceives the shape, the better are the chances for success” (Strunk & White, 15). If you’re returning to school after a long break, the prospect of having to navigate academic writing assignments can be intimidating. After all, you may feel that you’ve been out of the loop for too long. […]
“Enormous blocks of print look formidable to readers, who are reluctant to tackle them” (Strunk & White, 17). It’s 11:00 p.m. You finally open your textbook to begin the required reading, reading that is due the next morning at 8:00 a.m. The first page is one unbroken block of text—no pictures, no colors, no paragraph […]
There’s something exhilarating about embarking on an academic journey, whether you’re ready to complete previously abandoned undergraduate studies or launching forward into a masters or doctoral program. However, without support, that initial momentum is likely to run up against obstacles that slow you down or threaten to bring your dreams to a grinding halt. […]
“The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.” ~ Lao Tzu Without question, one of the most important—and most difficult—aspects of starting your thesis or dissertation journey is choosing your topic. Even students with a honed passion for a specific field of study often find themselves agonizing over the exact direction they […]
