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The Writing Process: Edit
Writing Tutor Alison takes you through the editing process. via YouTube – EastTennesseeState’s Channel.
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The Writing Process: Proofread
Writing Tutor Alison explains the final step of the writing process: proofreading. via YouTube – EastTennesseeState’s Channel.
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When to use i.e. and e.g.
Great ways to remember when to use i.e. or e.g. from Grammar Girl: E.g. means “for example,” so you use it to introduce an example: I like card games, e.g., bridge and crazy eights. Because I used...
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Serial Commas and Paper Formatting
CFAA tutor Stacy discusses serial commas (aka the “Oxford comma”) and paper formatting. Some other great resources regarding the use of the serial comma include Grammar Girl and the Purdue Owl. This...
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Combining Sentences
CFAA tutors Meredith and Alex help you develop a more mature prose style by revising and combining sentences. Some other resources on combining sentences include the Purdue Owl and Capital Community...
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How to Use Articles (a, an, & the)
CFAA Tutor Jessica explains the differences between the articles a, an, and the and their proper usage. Another great resource on article usage is the Purdue Owl. This video can also be downloaded as a...
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Finding a Topic for an Informative Essay
“Write about what you know” — great advice, and definitely something to keep in mind when you are given the assignment to write an informative essay. In this brief video, CFAA Graduate Tutors Emily and...
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Tips for Proofreading
CFAA Graduate Tutor Natasha covers several tips for proofreading your papers. This video is also available as a downloadable podcast from ETSU’s iTunes University site here.
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Fixing Fused (aka Run-On) Sentences
CFAA Writing Tutor Jean explains various methods for correcting fused (also known as “run-on”) sentences. You can view this video on YouTube or download it as a podcast from ETSU’s iTunes University...
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Oxford’s Resources for ESL Writers
There are numerous tools available to student writers for whom English is a second language (ESL) — web-based translators, apps, dictionaries. Recently, through the encouragement of one of our graduate...
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