I’ve written this post for academic mentors, but of course students can also use the guidelines to improve their writing skills! Supporting students in academic writing goes beyond fixing grammar. Many struggle with essay structure, thesis development, and critical thinking. Read on for some clear strategies for teachers and mentors who’d like to improve their […]
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Decoding the Assignment: A Guide to Reading Between the Lines
One of my senior students once came up with what he called the “Bulls*** Theory.” His idea was simple: if you haven’t studied (and he rarely had), use the question as a springboard to craft the most elegant, formal, and fluent English you can muster, and fool your examiner into thinking you know what you’re […]