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For a tiny little punctuation mark, commas have a LOT of rules. This video talks about three of them.
Strategies: Writing & Editing
Type: Video Sep 25, 2019
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Check out these three proofreading tips to help you polish your academic, professional, or creative writing.
Strategies: Writing & Editing
Type: Video Sep 25, 2019
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This video will show you some strategies on how to decipher even the most bewildering assignment description.
Type: Video Sep 25, 2019
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Not sure if you should use "its" or "it's?" "They're" or "there?" "Student's" or "Students'?" Don't worry-- we can help!
Strategies: Writing & Editing
Type: Video Feb 28, 2020
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Here are some brainstorming strategies you can use to help generate topic ideas for your research and writing project.
Strategies: Research, Writing & Editing
Type: Video Sep 25, 2019
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Feeling like parts of your paper are a bit wordy? Using the bricks and mortar strategy will help you write more concisely.
Strategies: Writing & Editing
Type: Video Sep 25, 2019
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Before you get started on your research & writing project, you probably need to pick something to research and write about. Here's a process that might help you out!
Strategies: Research, Writing & Editing
Type: Video Sep 25, 2019
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Check out these three short videos on how to make an effective and engaging research poster.
Strategies: Research, Writing & Editing
Type: Video Apr 21, 2020
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Check out this video to help you solidify the central question you're exploring in your paper or project.
Strategies: Research, Writing & Editing
Type: Video Sep 25, 2019
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Not sure if your thesis statement is working? Take a look at this video to find tips on how to make a strong, effective thesis statement.
Strategies: Writing & Editing
Type: Video Jan 29, 2020
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How to find ebooks at Western Libraries.
Type: Video Jan 29, 2021
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Need to be creative but not in the mood? Take a look at these tips to help you get in a new headspace.
Strategies: Writing & Editing
Type: Video Sep 25, 2019
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The Hacherl Mackerel is here to guide you to the resources you need.
Type: Interactive Module Dec 4, 2020
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Sub-questions are specific questions about your topic that help you answer your main question. Find out how to identify sub-questions so that you can streamline your research.
Strategies: Research, Writing & Editing
Type: Video Sep 25, 2019
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Type: Document Apr 22, 2020
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Are you way over your required word count or page limit? Use these strategies to help you slim down your writing project.
Strategies: Writing & Editing
Type: Video Sep 25, 2019
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This slideshow shows you how to create an effective and engaging research poster.
Strategies: Research, Writing & Editing
Type: Slides Apr 20, 2020
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Learn how to use sticky notes (either physical or digital) to organize your essay ideas. Once you're done, you have a rough outline for your paper!
Strategies: Writing & Editing
Type: Video Sep 25, 2019
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If you already have a draft of your paper, but you're not sure it's well organized, try this Sticky Note Strategy. It'll help you identify main ideas and supporting evidence, and the best places for them.
Strategies: Writing & Editing
Type: Video Sep 25, 2019
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Want to read faster, understand better, and remember more? It sounds too good to be true, but it's not! Learn to get through the toughest texts more efficiently and effectively.
Type: Slides Aug 10, 2020
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Once you've figured out your inquiry question, it's time to test it out to make sure it's going to work for you. This video will show you how to do that.
Strategies: Research, Writing & Editing
Type: Video Sep 25, 2019
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Take a look at what Western Libraries can do for you: Circulation, Tutoring Center, Research & Writing Studio, Map Collection, and much more!
Type: Video Jul 16, 2020
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Working in a group isn't always easy. Take a look at this series of short videos to gain tips on how to make your group work experience pain-free!
Strategies: Research, Writing & Editing
Type: Video Feb 28, 2020
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This workshop helps you find strategies for focusing your search, using databases, evaluating sources, reading tips for academic texts, and how to start drafting.
Type: Video Apr 22, 2020
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