Gary McCarty - Articles

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Four Sure-fire Ways to Cure Writer's Block
What happens when you have a report or paper due and you sit down and become paralyzed? You've got writer's block, and I've got cures. Read
By: Gary McCarty | 30/03/2007 | Writing
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Their Cheatin' Hearts
Cheating in school is just as prevalent these days as steroids in sports and for the same reason--gaining a competitive edge. Read
By: Gary McCarty | 29/03/2007 | Education
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Doing Online Research That Gets Results
There are good alternatives to relying on Google and Wikipedia for research, alternatives that turn up reliable, solid sources Read
By: Gary McCarty | 26/03/2007 | Writing
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Comma-mania: Why Commas are so Misused
Comma misuse is so common because it reflects the simplistic way in which English grammar is taught in K-12 schools through simple but misleading "rules." Read
By: Gary McCarty | 16/03/2007 | Writing
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Confusing Clauses--that and Which Clarified
Though that and which are routinely interchanged, the two actually have distinctive uses in English grammar. Read
By: Gary McCarty | 06/03/2007 | Writing
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Writing the Body of your Paper
A good thesis statement should lead off an article, and the body of the paper should substantiate that thesis and introduce support paragraphs through topic sentences. Read
By: Gary McCarty | 07/02/2007 | Writing
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Crafting Effective Thesis Statements
Bring focus and readers to your writing by crafting effective opening thesis statements (coming at the end of the introductory paragraph). Read
By: Gary McCarty | 02/02/2007 | Writing
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The Kitchen Sink Approach to Writing
High school seems to produce adults whose approach to writing can best be called "the kitchen sink approach"--throw in everything and hope something works. Read
By: Gary McCarty | 01/02/2007 | Writing