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.

GETTING STARTED:

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














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?"





ORGANIZING YOUR THOUGHTS:

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










GETTING THE WORDS RIGHT:

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






REVISING:

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







QUICK FIXES:

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
















Tips for Building Your Wiki:

• Rename your home page to describe your project, then lock your home page
  
• Encourage contribution: Write a "task list" for new pages.
  
• Invite all group members to help out! (Click on "Invite others" in the Page Toolbox)
• Use person-to-person messages to stay connected and to send updates, reminders, etc.
  
  

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