Typical academic writing mistakes to be avoided
Mistake #1: Wordiness Express your ideas in a concise way. Long sentences (more than 30 words should be divided into separate sentences for improved readability). Cut irrelevant introductory statements or any phrases contributing to nothing but word count of the paper. Otherwise, they are to be treated as irrelevant and/or generic content that makes the …. Read More
Putting the Pieces Together with a Thesis Statement
The first step in this process will be to choose an image. Browse the images available through the Gordon Parks Foundation Archives. The link is available near the end of Unit 3. Choose an image that you find engaging and that you feel offers ample opportunity for analysis. Some images are interesting, but they’re difficult …. Read More