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School papers, Essays, Dissertations/Questions Answered by Expert Elana Peled, Ed.D.
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Reading/Vocabulary/Speaking | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: With my reading sometimes I don't understand or have difficulty comprehending what I am reading. ... A: Does your college have a writing or academic support center? If so, I would strongly recommend you ... | |
| Evaluation Paper | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could check my second paragraph for grammar errors. I am still not good at ... A: Natasha, The numerous grammatical errors in this paragraph suggest you need help that is beyond the ... | |
| Essay topic: Culture of the colonist | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I have to write a paper on how the colonist culture has or has not shaped the modern business. I ... A: Your thesis is the idea you plan to support in the essay. Sometimes it helps to write the essay ... | |
| research | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: Good Day to you mam!!! I'm worried of how my grades would turn out. Yesterday I just saw my paper ... A: Ivan, It's impossible for me to answer your question without seeing your work. I provide the type ... | |
| Critique Synthesis Essay | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I am a high school senior taking College English 111. We've been assigned to do a critique ... A: Cera- This sounds like a question for your professor. In every class, the professor designs the ... | |
| Key measurements for content analysis | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: Pelad, I am a student of Masters in journalism, from India. For my thesis, I have decided to ... A: You seem to have a good start. You haven't asked a specific question here so I can't offer much ... | |
| cartoon analysis | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: I,m working on my PH.D.dissertation. the topic is analyzing some cartoon works to teach children ... A: Ghada, This question is far too complex for me to answer in this forum. Best to meet with your ... | |
| citing a source in a foreign language - MLA | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: We are working on our first research papers and I've encouraged them to use sources in both English ... A: This is a great question, but I can't find an answer for you in my APA guide. So I would suggest ... | |
| Cultural Analysis Essay | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Peled, My name is Sarah, and I am a freshman in college. I am in a Freshmen Composition class, ... A: You seem to be off to a great start with this essay so I wonder why you are feeling blocked. Have ... | |
| Citing Other Author's Statements in One's Own Work | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I plan on writing a book about an historical character. It will be my first attempt at writing a ... A: Mark, Here's the rule of thumb that is generally followed in the academic world: when you are ... | |
| Uni assignment | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Could you please check the grammar and give me any advice as to how to make these short paragraphs ... A: Tom, I don't review school papers like these because in most cases it's important for your ... | |
| Writing a profile essay | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I am writing a paper for Com 1. The assignment is writing a profile essay. The person i have decided ... A: Susan, If the assignment is to write an essay, then I would think you are to write an essay, ... | |
| Literary Criticism of 1984/Brave New World - Thesis Help | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: Peled, I have to write a research paper (literary criticism) and argue for a way of understanding ... A: Well, since a thesis is supposed to introduce your main point in your paper, I always suggest ... | |
| human relations paper | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I need a few topics to choose from as far as a human relations paper goes. I'm suppose to write a 10 ... A: I always suggest that students who are struggling to come up with a topic meet with their professor ... | |
| Catcher in the Rye Thesis Help | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Mrs. Peled. My name is Danielle and I'm having trouble writing my thesis for a Catcher in the Rye ... A: I think the first sentence alone works as a thesis, and I would try to write an introduction that ... | |
| Admissions Essay | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I am applying to the University of Texas as a transfer student. The admissions essay topic is : "The ... A: Shane, UT wants to know why you think you want to attend school there. They want to know why you ... | |
| Help with Summary | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I hope I'm doing this correctly but, I have a "Long Summary" due on Tuesday. I've been working on ... A: Olivia, I can't tell if you've paragraphed this correctly. I also don't know if you have a word ... | |
| I want some advice about my essay | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: Elana. I'm preparing TOEFL now and the following is one of my essays. Would you give some advices on ... A: Since I'm not familiar with the grading standards of the TOEFL I can't say for sure how your essay ... | |
| Writer's Block | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you have any suggestions to "cure" writer's block? I have tried everything that ... A: I'm sorry for my delay in responding. I wish I had a magic cure for you, but I don't. But I do have ... | |
| Plagiarism? | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: If you have a report to do and you have to research articles online for it and you reword the ... A: Corrina, If you simply reword something you've read elsewhere, without giving credit to the source, ... | |
| Query Regarding APA Style | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I am writing my Masters thesis using the APA style and have two questions: 1. In my table of ... A: I'd have to consult my APA manual to answer your question and I don't have access to it at the ... | |
| literary essay | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: My son used "I" in a direct quote in a literary essay. It was a quote directly word for word, from ... A: There are numerous handbooks for academic writers on the market. Diana Hacker has authored many of ... | |
| Term Paper/Essay | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a term paper/essay for two different classes. It has been 20 years since I last took a ... A: Well, I think the best way to start is by starting. Allow yourself to freewrite without thinking ... | |
| Starting off an essay with a block quote | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: In terms of layout and formatting, how do I present a block quote, at the top of the first page, ... A: This depends on the style you are required to use for your paper. Try to find this out from your ... | |
| essay | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I have some questions about part of a short essay and its revised version. The first paragraph of ... A: Q1 & Q2: Don't ask questions. Make assertions. Don't use "we." And don't say "in my opinion" as it's ... | |
| law essay. | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: how are you? i was just wondering how long is too long for a paragraph? my essay is supposed to be 8 ... A: To begin, there are no set-in-stone rules regarding the length of paragraphs. Remember that ... | |
| A Raisin in the Sun. | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: Hopefully, you can direct me today. I have been working on my first two paragraphs of a character ... A: Stephanie, If you have a very specific question about your paper, I'd be happy to answer it. ... | |
| In-Text Citation | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: "What is the correct way to write an in-text citation for an essay that is in a book of essays by ... A: Lynne, This depends on the style you are using. Generally, you will mention the essay's author, ... | |
| reference style | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I want to know the reference style for the following: Almendros I, Acerbi I, Vilaseca I, Montserrat ... A: The answer, I'm afraid, is not straightforward, as it depends entirely on the style you are using ... | |
| sociology | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: How should I start a interview on any culture and what questions should I ask ANSWER: Tania, The ... A: Tania, Why are you doing this interview? What do you want to learn from the person you are ... | |
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Elana Peled, Ed.D.
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Expertise
I can answer questions related to the writing, formatting and development of academic papers, essays and dissertations, from selecting a topic and developing a thesis, to focusing a sentence and/or paragraph. I can also answer questions regarding syntax, grammar and punctuation. And I can answer questions regarding the role of creativity in academic writing as well as dealing with writer's block and procrastination. I can not edit or proofread your work for you.
Experience
I have more than 20 years experience teaching academic writing to college students at every level. I have designed and taught courses on reading and writing for college freshman, both those who enter college ready to do college level work and those needing additional "catch-up" work. I've taught writing to students in master's programs and even designed a workbook to help students working on a master's thesis. I've worked in college writing centers helping students with papers for courses across the curriculum, and I've even coaching doctoral candidates through their dissertations, providing guidance for the process and direct feedback on their writing.
Organizations
Owner, www.MyDissertationEditor.com
Education/Credentials
*Ed.D., Human Development and Psychology with emphasis on Language and Literacy, Harvard Graduate School of Education
*Ed.M., Language and Literacy, Harvard Graduate School of Education
*M.A., English Composition, San Francisco State University
*Certificate in Teaching Post-Secondary Reading, SFSU
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