Is that the word I wanted? Part 2: effect vs. affect
by Katya Rivers I don’t know about you, but I still mix up the words effect and affect. Which one is which? […]
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This blog, writing by Principia College peer writing tutors, was active between 2013 and 2019. Their advice and insights continue to be valid, so please feel free to enjoy this archive to learn about the writing process and how you can improve your writing.
How to wrangle semicolons
by Anna Tarnow I love semicolons. They’re versatile little helpers that can go where either periods or commas might otherwise be placed. […]
Is that the word I wanted?
by Samantha Bronkar Many words in the English language seem to be nearly identical. How can you know which word you actually […]
1-2-3-4 Introduction!
by Meredith Hamilton Introduction paragraphs are easily the most daunting part of the writing process. It’s easy to feel intimidated by the […]
The proper way to use “Because”
by Bailey Bischoff “NEVER use ‘because’ to start a sentence!” is an oft-spoken refrain of middle school English teachers. These well-meaning teachers […]