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A Project of the Advanced Expository Writing Class


This page gives writing advice to Saint Francis students, from Saint Francis students. Click on the links below to find tips and examples on how to write and revise your writing.


How do I start?


GETTING STARTED:

"I just got my first essay
assignment of the semester . . .
What do I do now?"












Thesis

THESIS STATEMENTS:

"I know I'm supposed to have a 'thesis,'
but what is that and how do I know if
I have a good one?"




Getting Organized
ORGANIZING YOUR THOUGHTS:

"I've got some ideas, but how do I
put them together in a way that makes
sense?"









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GETTING THE WORDS RIGHT:

"I'm getting my ideas down, but
how do I choose the best words
for the paper?"





Revising
REVISING:

"My instructor says I should revise
my essay to make it stronger, but
how do I do that?"





30 minute fixes

QUICK FIXES:

"This paper is due in 30 minutes!
What can I do in that time to
make it better?"
















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