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4 Easy Methods To Use To Further Overall Writing Skills

Having trouble writing that 10-page paper? You've come to the write place!

Lillian Oliver

Apr 16, 2019

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4 Easy Methods To Use To Further Overall Writing Skills

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I am very much acquainted with the fact that writing is not effortless or stress-free. I'm a professional writing student, and when I witness my professor pull out a rubric for a 10-page paper, I still experience feelings of anxiety and uneasiness. The good news is that everyone struggles with methods of writing, even the so-called "experts." However, there are countless resources and preparations out there to help you to successfully excel you in your writing skills.

Outlines

Learn what type of outline makes you feel the most comfortable and useful. Before I began to effectively utilize outlines in my writing projects, I would consistently get this stirring sensation in my brain, wondering how I was going to begin, or even end, my writing projects. Starting a paper without any idea on where it's going to lead is exceptionally alarming because there's a good chance your paper will not flow, as an essay should, and it may not make any sense by the time you begin to write the conclusion. Outlines are the solution to this very issue. And although they sound time-consuming and tedious, they will help you to achieve an excellent foundation to your essays. Traditional outlines, charts, lists, webs, etc. are many forms of outlines, so you don't have to experiment with just one.

Review basic grammar and spelling rules

Reviewing basic grammar and writing rules is extremely necessary if you're not familiar with the basic rules of grammar and spelling. There are an abundant of resources you can utilize when learning these basic techniques, such as dictionaries, school workshops and booklets, grammar apps, like Grammarly, and many others to assist you in becoming more comfortable with the basic foundation of writing before you start an academic essay, blog, etc. When writing for a particular class or work project, the last thing you want to think about is if you spelling a word correctly. You want to focus on the prompt or the subject of your paper. Make it easier on yourself by learning the basics, and thank yourself later for lowering the stress of your overall project.

Further your reading habits

I'm a lover of books, so reading doesn't feel like a strenuous job; instead, it's a much-loved hobby. And, I feel like more individuals would enjoy reading if they found genres that generally interested them. Think of your favorite movie genre and base the types of books you read off of those genres. Build up your vocabulary by diving into books that challenge you, but also, read books that excite you. Furthermore, it doesn't have to be books that you're reading. Newspapers, magazines, scholarly journals, blog, and music lyrics are all filled to the brim with knowledgable information and various writing techniques to learn from. Read on!

Communicate with professors

Professors are there to support and thoroughly improve your education. Meet with professors before/after class, or during their office hours, and allow them to critique your writing projects and offer beneficial advice. In doing so, you'll better understand the mistakes you're making in your writing and find ways to improve particular writing techniques for future writing projects. Take advantage of the numerous resources in your classrooms. Peer reviews, writing conferences, lectures, assigned readings are all methods to further your academic career. If you're in college or have been in the past, you realize how much you're putting toward your education, and it would be silly not to take advantage of the resources on your campus.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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