So, you have a project that has been assigned and you don't know where to start. The first thing you must do to produce good research is come up with an idea, and develop a focus for that idea. Following these tips to brainstorm research ideas will ensure you'll never have writer's block again. You could make… Continue reading Brainstorming Ideas for Research Papers
Month: February 2014
How to Create a Story Arc for Your Fiction Project
If you want to create a successful short story or a novel that has a great story, you'll likely want to create a story arc. This is another way of saying "story structure," but this term goes back to Aristotle's conception of what makes an aesthetically pleasing story in Poetics. What Is a Story Arc? A… Continue reading How to Create a Story Arc for Your Fiction Project
Showcase Academic Work in Undergraduate Journals
The semester has come to an end, now what do you do with that research paper you received excellent feedback on? You may want to consider submitting it to one of many undergraduate journals for publication. If your paper is published, it will look great on graduate school applications and in personal statements. Several undergraduate… Continue reading Showcase Academic Work in Undergraduate Journals
I’m Back and What I’m Working On
I'm back at the computer after taking a break to spend time with a cute baby on my maternity leave. Freelancers have an interesting relationship with work and taking personal leave. Since we're self-employed, we don't really get paid time off. Thus, I'm back in the saddle again already and ready to make a portfolio… Continue reading I’m Back and What I’m Working On