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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Cheating? | 2/25/2009 | Wanda Thibodeaux |
| Q: Okay so I was in class and I had to work on a computer with my partner.But even though we had to ... A: The most common example of cheating I think of is getting answers to a test ahead of time, or using ... | ||
| Cheating? | 2/25/2009 | Wanda Thibodeaux |
| Q: Okay so I was in class and I had to work on a computer with my partner.But even though we had to ... A: Cheating in my opinion is a deliberate attempt to use another person's knowledge or ability in place ... | ||
| A couple of questions | 1/25/2009 | Dan Smith |
| Q: I have to write a small term paper on EU customs, but for some reason I am not convince of the ... A: Try this. <<Depending on the reason goods are imported, different procedures are followed by ... | ||
| is my essay worth the pass mark | 1/22/2009 | Dan Smith |
| Q: I've just written an essay and am unsure if it is worth at the pass mark which is 40%. I have had a ... A: I can look over your essay, but since I have no idea what your instructor's standards are I can't ... | ||
| HELP | 1/13/2009 | Dan Smith |
| Q: I have just been assigned a English paper. I'm supposed to write a reflective essay, I'm not sure ... A: In general, a reflective essay should be a review of your thoughts about some specific project or ... | ||
| law essay. | 1/6/2009 | Elana Peled, Ed.D. |
| 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 | Elana Peled, Ed.D. |
| 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. ... | ||
| Dissertation - 2nd Final Edit | 12/31/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: How do you cite an online quote in-text and how do you cite that info in work cited? Can't seem to ... A: The current MLA handbook does have instructions on that. Online sources vary widely, however, so you ... | ||
| could you please check my essay? | 12/29/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: My name is Aylem and I would like to know if my essay really shows what they asking me for. the ... A: This is much longer than I can proof fully at no charge. You have some grammatical errors. Be ... | ||
| proofreading | 12/26/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: Please help proofread the essay below and give me some advice. Oh no! It is Sunday night and I ... A: Oh no! It is Sunday night, and I just realized that I have a very important test on Monday! How am ... | ||
| english 100-research paper | 12/11/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: I'm working on a research paper for my english class, and was wondering how do you cite a quote from ... A: Exactly how you do this depends on which style guide you are using. In general, however, you should ... | ||
| editing and proof reading | 12/7/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: !! I have this essay to write. I have included the essay topic and the actual essay. The actual ... A: Thinking back now after three years, I still remember the faces of my fellow classmates. Some of ... | ||
| English | 11/29/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: I have to write argumentative essay and i choose global warming as a topic could u take a look at ... A: You are incorrect on several grounds. Global warming first appeared as an issue more than 30 years ... | ||
| In-Text Citation | 11/23/2008 | Elana Peled, Ed.D. |
| 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, ... | ||
| MLA In-text citation for an essay | 11/22/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: What is the correct way to write an in-text citation for an essay that is in a book of essays by ... A: First, you start with the entry in the list of references. The essay should show the author's name ... | ||
| Please help me proofread | 11/20/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: Please help me with proofreading the file below, I need to submit to apply to a position in my ... A: I am interested in the position of Vice President. It was a great experience in the past year to be ... | ||
| help editing | 11/19/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: i have written out my body paragraph can you please take a look at it? Another reason why I feel ... A: The phrase, "set of system of belief" is redundant. Pick set or system and go with it. It should ... | ||
| reference style | 11/19/2008 | Elana Peled, Ed.D. |
| 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 | Elana Peled, Ed.D. |
| 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 ... | ||
| introduction | 11/15/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: sorry about that i forgot to include the introduction. Here it is: “Drums Along the Mohawk”, one of ... A: Try this: <<I will outline issues either engaged or ignored by Wood and the film's broader ... | ||
| Research Paper | 11/7/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: I have a paper due at school and so far everyone at all experts has helped me a bunch. However I am ... A: This applies to sources of all kinds. If the author is given, it is correct to cite the author as ... | ||
| Paper for College Writing | 11/5/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: Hey, writing a 16 to 20 page paper for College Writing, and I'm in my senior year of HS. It is ... A: A critical analysis is what it says it is. It analyses something using the methods of critical ... | ||
| Critiquing my essay? | 11/5/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: I was wondering if you would be able to look at my introduction paragraph for my persuassive essay I ... A: This is a good start. I'd make a few minor revisions. Try this. Did you know that only about half ... | ||
| proofreading | 10/31/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: Please help me proofread the essay below: In my opinion, wars are present all the time. ... A: larger, not huger. can destroy, not can destruct. Just use wisdom instead of "intelligence (or ... | ||
| Exchange application questions | 10/26/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: I am a Senior in high school filling out an application to go on an exchange trip through my school. ... A: The only problem I see is at the end. You've made a sentence fragment. Use this. << Therefore, I'm ... | ||
| citing a book | 10/21/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: I have a book that has no authors but has two editors. I have looked online and I don't know how to ... A: Treat them exactly as you would authors except that after their names put in parentheses (Eds.). The ... | ||
| Essay/Speech on Raw, Looking for Alibrandi and Adventures of Hucklebery Finn | 10/12/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: I'm in year 10 and I was wondering if you could help me fix up my speech for english. I'd really ... A: All in all, your essay looks pretty good. Keep in mind these things. 1. Watch out for number ... | ||
| Citing director's commentary. | 9/17/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: How should I reference a transcription I've taken from a dvds' directors' commentary when using the ... A: Well, I can hardly be expected to know of local university guides used in the UK and Australia, can ... | ||
| Citing director's commentary. | 9/17/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: How should I reference a transcription I've taken from a dvds' directors' commentary when using the ... A: Again, there is no universally recognized Harvard referencing system. I don't care what your ... | ||
| Harvard system of bibliography | 9/10/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: My Classical studies teacher has asked me to redo my bibliography. She has given me sheets of ... A: Harvard University does not publish a style guide for bibliographies that I am aware of (and I did a ... | ||
| Speech Assignment | 9/4/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: I just started speech this year and my first assignment is to write a three minute speech on ... A: Well, my first idea is for you to actually go to school where you will have teachers who know about ... | ||
| Pride and Prejudice Paper | 8/31/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: .. i am in english 10 honors Assignment Guidelines: I. Type a one page reflection that is not a ... A: For approximately a week and a half in late July, I read Pride and Prejudice, which I initially ... | ||
| afraid of writing | 8/8/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: I love to write and was always top of my class in writing until my family moved to Puerto Rico. Once ... A: I think the most important thing you can do to improve your writing is to read good stuff. I always ... | ||
| rubri for persuasive essay | 7/24/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: Smith I am an arabic language teacher from Lebanon.I need a rubric of writing a persuasive essay to ... A: I assume that by "rubric" you mean a model or organizational structure for a persuasive essay. For a ... | ||
| interview paper | 7/2/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: i am a graduate student in psychology and have an assignment to write a paper on a personal ... A: I would add an introduction, but other than that, your instructor has told you how to write the ... | ||
| Medical School Personal Statement | 6/24/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: I hear you are the guru of English. I was wondering if you can read my personal statement for ... A: Although the ultimate goal of a doctor is to treat the illness, equally critical tasks are to ... | ||
| writing a matrix? What the heck is that??? | 5/24/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: I have to do the following assignment and I have no idea what a matrix is! Help. b) English ... A: I can't set it up here because the formatting doesn't allow it. But what you need is a table with ... | ||
| Wives and Daughters-book analysis Intro. Paragraph | 5/15/2008 | Kelvin |
| Q: I'm writing a paper, this is my introduction paragraph; I am wondering if it sounds okay to you, ... A: Lizzie, very good introduction paragraph. I see you have started off with a broad viewpoint and ... | ||
| APA citation | 5/15/2008 | Dan Smith |
| Q: I am new to APA, and I have been asked to cite a presentation. There was a workshop with multiple ... A: Cite it as you would an article in a compilation of the proceedings of a scholarly conference. ... | ||
| essay paper | 5/14/2008 | Kelvin |
| Q: I just started Eng Comp 1 3 days ago and already I am supposed to submit a paper. i really am lost ... A: I am done writing papers for the summer. I know how it can be to get started on writing a research ... | ||
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I have been a professional writer and editor for more than 30 years, taught speech and English composition at the university level, and have developed speech and English composition courses and seminars for businesses. I am experienced in editing a wide variety of materials, especially business, scientific, and other academic papers. I am familiar with all the major style guides.
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I have edited any number of graduate papers and other technical materials in such advanced fields as civil and electrical engineering and semiconductor fabrication. I have extensive experience in working with non-native English speakers.
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