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Gary McCarty is a retired newspaper and magazine editor who teachers communications for two online universities.
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Four Sure-fire Ways to Cure Writer's BlockWhat 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. Their Cheatin' HeartsCheating in school is just as prevalent these days as steroids in sports and for the same reason--gaining a competitive edge. Doing Online Research That Gets ResultsThere are good alternatives to relying on Google and Wikipedia for research, alternatives that turn up reliable, solid sources Comma-mania: Why Commas are so MisusedComma 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." Confusing Clauses--that and Which ClarifiedThough that and which are routinely interchanged, the two actually have distinctive uses in English grammar. Writing the Body of your PaperA 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. Crafting Effective Thesis StatementsBring focus and readers to your writing by crafting effective opening thesis statements (coming at the end of the introductory paragraph). The Kitchen Sink Approach to WritingHigh school seems to produce adults whose approach to writing can best be called "the kitchen sink approach"--throw in everything and hope something works.
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