If you are going to write a book review, you need to put yourself in the right mindset. Reading for a book review is different than reading for entertainment. Keep a notebook and pen nearby so that you can take notes for easier recall later. Before beginning to read, consider the following: Title – What [...]

There is no right way to write a book review. Book reviews are highly personal and reflect the opinions of the reviewer. A review can be as short as 50-100 words, or as long as 1500 words, depending on the purpose of the review. However, there are some general guidelines that you can follow to [...]

Book Review Writing Before writing a book review, make sure to understand the difference between a book report and book review. Many people use these terms interchangeably; however, there are vital differences in how they are written. Book Review and Book Report – Is There a Difference? A book report has a factual emphasis. It [...]

In this world of high technology and instant information, it is easy to forget that it wasn’t always there. As little as twenty years ago, cell phones were a dream. Fifty years ago computers were still on the drawing board. Whole generations of people will be growing up with no idea what it might have [...]

Plagiarism has been with us forever and will continue throughout the future. However, that does not make it right or fair or legal. As more and more people feel the urge to write and publish their work either on the internet or in paper form, the temptation to copy someone else’s work is high. After [...]

One of the benefits of learning how to organize the structure of your documents is that it will improve your skills as a writer. This could lead to new opportunities in your career, lead to an entirely new career, or simply provide enjoyment. There are many opportunities for writers even in today’s electronic age. The [...]

Tight and concise wording is an important element to master whether you are just starting on a writing career or are a seasoned veteran. The choice of words in a document is vital to its impact on the reader. This is known in the writing community as writing tight. It often means the difference between [...]

Creating a hook in the first few sentences of an article refers to anything that attracts the reader and then entices him to continue reading the entire piece. This is sometimes more difficult than writing the actual article. The choice of words in the opening paragraph should make him want to know more about whatever [...]

Success as a writer is oftentimes hindered by the negative mental voices saying “It isn’t something you can do.” Unfortunately, most of us pay more attention to these messages rather than forging ahead. If those critical voices could be stilled, we would believe ourselves to be capable of accomplishing almost anything because we wouldn’t know [...]

How to improve your writing when you know what to look for. There are several things you can do to improve the writing quality of your term or research paper before you hand it in to your teacher. These have to do with the finished document rather than with the actual research and will positively [...]