The following are my recommendations for students whom I have in class. Benjamin L. Stewart
Mastering Argumentation: Classical, Toulmin, and Rogerian Methods Explained
See also How Arguments Work – A Guide to Writing and Analyzing Texts in College (Mills) – Humanities LibreTexts How can I effectively present my […]
Optimizing Research Designs due to time constraints
For those taking Thesis Seminar, consider that you only have the equivalent of about three weeks to collect data. For this reason, some types of studies […]
Writing II (Week 10): Working on a final draft
Make sure to avoid altogether using grammar checker, translation software, and generative AI text (whether directly or paraphrased) – Using any of these can lower […]
Adverb phrases: Adding flavor to your verbs
An adverb phrase is a group of words that acts like an adverb to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb. They add details about […]
Subordinating (Adverbial) Clause: Adding depth to one’s ideas
An adverbial clause, also known as a subordinating clause, is a group of words that acts like an adverb to provide additional information about a […]
The Little Words That Do Big Things: Your Guide to Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect an independent clause (a clause that can stand alone as a sentence) with a dependent clause (a clause that […]
Small Words, Big Impact: The Power of FANBOYS
See also Emphasis or emphatic writing Coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) are words that connect two or more grammatically equal elements within a sentence. These elements can […]
The Rhythm of Rhetoric: Mastering Parallelism
Clarity and style What is parallelism? Parallelism is the repetition of similar grammatical structures in a sentence or paragraph. It is a powerful tool that […]
Sentences with Purpose: Mastering Emphasis in Formal Writing
See also (In)appropriate words and phrases… and Clarity and style. Why arrange words for emphasis in formal writing? In formal writing, clarity and persuasion are […]