View & Download PDF The word onomatopoeia comes from the combination of two Greek words, one meaning “name” and the other meaning “I make,” so onomatopoeia literally means “the name (or sound) I make.” That is to say that the word means nothing more than the sound it makes. “Boing,” for example, means nothing more […]
20 Words to Avoid on Your Resume
When you’re writing a resume, every word should be chosen carefully. Since you’re working with a limited amount of space, you want to make sure you’re highlighting what’s important and not adding words that are unnecessary, bland, overused, or convey a negative message. The following is a list of common words and phrases that you […]
20 Examples of Slang Language
Slang is very informal language or words used by a particular group of people. You’ll usually hear slang spoken more often than you’ll see it in writing, though emails and texts often contain many conversational slang terms. Though slang sometimes gets a bad rap for being inappropriate or incorrect, it’s also highly creative and shows that […]
Writing TipsWriting Your Valedictorian Speech for Parents of Elementary School Children
It is truly an honor to be named as class valedictorian: but, suddenly with the award comes the pressure of writing your valedictorian speech. Writing this speech can be a nightmare – especially if you do not have good public speaking skills. It is important to get started writing as soon as possible so that you can present […]
Writing Tips for APA-Style Research Papers
Most professional journals require papers to be submitted in conformity with the APA (American Psychological Association) style guide. While some may differ slightly in minor areas, the APA style is the accepted format for publication. Here are some writing tips for APA-style research papers. Basic Tips Follow the APA Style The best tip for writers of research papers is to become […]
Writing Strategy Tips for Middle Schoolers
In elementary school, students are often not required to write in the same way as in middle school. Written assignments are few and far between, and they are generally not complicated. Often in middle school, students are introduced to their first lengthy paper, and they may feel overwhelmed as a result. Basic Writing Strategies Practice […]
Writing Effective Performance Objectives
When writing effective performance objectives for employees it is imperative to take several performance related factors into consideration. Every job has certain responsibiliteis in which an employee must find a way to perform as best as possible. Job Responsibilities Whether it is through the core qualities of the job or the subtleties that surround it, each employee has […]
Writing an Effective Welcome Speech
When you are put in charge of greeting a new addition to your team or organization, you have to think carefully about how to go about writing an effective welcome speech. It is proper etiquette to welcome an individual or group to an organization with a welcome speech: It is a formality that makes people feel welcomed, […]
Writing Advice and Tips on How to Engage the Reader
We all want to make our readers excited by what we write: That is why many authors are looking for writing advice and tips on how to engage the reader. It can be tricky to target your audience these days. The truth is, there is a lot of exciting written material out there, and there are a […]
Writing a School Election Speech
If you are writing a school election speech, chances are that you are running for a student government position. You want to build a great speech with strong, persuasive arguments that influence others – and influence their vote, too. Keep reading for some advice on writing a school election speech that people will like – and remember. Brainstorming: Topics […]