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Literary Analysis: How to Use Quotes
In high school English classes, teachers usually give students some help getting started. Generally, students already know what theme...
Daniel Van Nostrand
Feb 27, 20203 min read
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How to Write Counterarguments
A common type of high school writing assignment is the persuasive essay. This is a passage meant to convince the reader of a certain...
Daniel Van Nostrand
Feb 12, 20203 min read
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Stop Writing Summaries!
When students write analytical essays for school, one of the most common notes that they get from teachers is "too much summary."...
Daniel Van Nostrand
Dec 6, 20192 min read
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Importance of Writing for STEM Students
At a recent college expo, I spoke to an experienced physics professor who told me something interesting: she was frustrated because so...
Daniel Van Nostrand
Nov 21, 20192 min read
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Why good students get bad grades
Many students experience a shock when they get to AP classes and receive much lower grades on their writing assignments than they did in...
Daniel Van Nostrand
Jun 25, 20192 min read
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Writing Skills and Test Prep
Advanced writing skills are important for high school and college readiness, but they can give students a boost on the SAT and ACT as...
Daniel Van Nostrand
Jun 18, 20192 min read
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