In this podcast, Kurtis Clements explains what it means to be specific and shares tips to improve the specificity of your writing. 

Being Specific

In this podcast, Kurtis Clements discusses what clear writing is and shares tips to improve one's own writing.

Clear Writing

In this podcast, Kurtis Clements discusses the three appeals of argumentative writing--logos, ethos, and pathos. 

Three Appeals of Argumentative Writing

In this podcast, Kurtis Clements explains the basics of argumentative writing. 

Understanding Argumentative Writing

In this effective writing podcast, Kurtis Clements discusses the purpose of a conclusion in an essay and offers a variety of approaches to concluding an essay. 

Writing A Conclusion

In this effective writing podcast, Kurtis Clements discusses a no-nonsense way to understand and improve upon the structure of an essay. 

Post Draft Outlining

In this effective writing podcast, Kurtis Clements discusses how to evaluate sources found during research to determine if the source would be appropriate to use in an academic essay. 

Evaluating Sources

In this effective writing podcast, Kurtis Clements discusses the itty-gritty of plagiarism--what it is, what it is not, and how to avoid it. 

What Is Plagiarism

In this effective writing podcast, Kurtis Clements explains what constitutes self-plagiarism and the academically honest ways to avoid this often overlooked form of plagiarism.

Self-Plagiarism

In this effective writing podcast, Kurtis Clements talks about procrastination and shares some useful tips to avoid putting off writing until the last minute. 

How Not To Procrastinate

In this effective writing podcast, Kurtis Clements explains the qualities of a good thesis statement and offers tips on how to compose your own good thesis statement. 

Writing An Effective Thesis

In this effective writing podcast, Kurtis Clements explains how best to paraphrase content from outside sources so as to avoid plagiarism. 

Paraphrasing

In this effective writing podcast, Kurtis Clements explains the problems associated with using second person (you, your) in academic writing. 

Using "You" In Academic Writing

In this effective writing podcast, Kurtis Clements shares a variety of techniques to use in an introduction. 

Introduction Techniques

In this effective writing podcast, Kurtis Clements discusses the benefits of using a variety of sentence structures and lengths when composing sentences. 

Writing Powerful Sentences

In this effective writing podcast, Kurtis Clements explains how to use material from research effectively in one's paper. The podcast discusses the use of signal phases and the importance of analysis and commentary when using evidence from research. 

Working With Sources

In this effective writing podcast, Kurtis Clements discusses the the use of the singular they in 21st century writing.

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