10 Tips for Writing a Killer Essay
Essays don’t have to be boring. Check out these ten tips for writing a killer essay.
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How Not To Argue: Straw Man
Arguments get pretty ugly these days. But they don’t have to. Reasoned argument can be a good thing, but we need to learn how to argue reasonably. That means learning to avoid fallacies like the ubiquitous Straw Man Fallacy.
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Proofreading Checklist for the Basic Essay
Here’s a useful checklist for proofreading any essay.
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Avoid Puffery
In advertising, puffery refers to exaggerated claims that are so subjective that they cannot be proven or statistically verified. Most of us consumers are savvy enough to not take seriously claims like “the freshest ingredients,” “best pizza in town,” and “world-class service.”
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