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December 4, 2014

It\'s important to integrate information from whatever text you\'re studying. However, there are many different ways to integrate information from the text, so you should make sure to add some variety. Integrate the words of the author into your own sentence: One way to integrate a quote is to mix the author\'s words and your own to form one…

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December 2, 2014

Now that we’re almost done with the semester, there’s a glazed look in every McDaniel student’s eyes. It can only mean one thing: we’re burned out. We’ve all had four tests too many, not enough paper extensions, and way too many Starbucks Doubleshots. But you know what? There’s still another paper, another test, another cup of…

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November 19, 2014

What do you think of when you think of the McDaniel Writing Center? If you’re like a lot of students, you probably imagine bringing in essays or research papers to work on. While our tutors love to help you brainstorm, organize, revise, and refine your academic papers, they also bring a variety of other talents…

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November 12, 2014

Is your homework life full of diversions? Having trouble with that paper not because you don\'t know what to write but because you can\'t concentrate? Here are five simple strategies that, once implemented, may make a world of difference. Wipe out any distractions There are several apps and websites  designed to block websites for a…

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November 10, 2014

\"How\'s your paper coming along? How many pages do you have by now?\" A fellow classmate inquires in a friendly, conversational tone. \"Umm...I have one page...\" I reply. (Insert eye-rolling from the other party here.) \"But it’s due tomorrow! I never understood how people can wait until the last minute to work on their papers.\"…

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October 28, 2014

So you’ve been tasked with some form of writing assignment. You’ve done your research and preparation and now it’s time to sit down and write. So where do you write? A lot of people ignore the importance of having a good writing environment to help you stay relaxed and focused during the grueling writing process.…

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