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Jenny Mark

Jenny Mark is a graduate of California State University of San Bernardino and lives in Southern California. She is a part time professor for Baker College, Southern New Hampshire University, Vista College, and Baker College. She teachs composition, creative writing, and essential college skills. Check out her blog at http://jennysuemark.com

Subject/Verb Agreement Issues with Examples

2 years ago with no comments in Word Usage

As a writer, it’s essential to ensure that your sentences have proper subject-verb agreement. Subject-verb agreement is the rule that states that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number. In other words, a singular subject requires a singular verb, and a plural subject ...

Using Quotation Marks Properly in Academic Writing

2 years ago with no comments in Punctuation

Quotation marks are an essential tool for indicating when someone is speaking or when you are quoting a written text. Proper quotation mark placement is key to making your writing clear and easy to read. To help you better understand this form of punctuation, we will explore the rules of ...

Reverse Outlines and Their Benefits

2 years ago with no comments in General Writing Topics

As a writer, have you ever found yourself in a situation where you feel like you’re writing in circles, unable to organize your thoughts into a clear and concise structure? This is where a reverse outline can be a valuable tool to help you gain clarity and make your writing more ...

Proper Period Placement in Writing

2 years ago with no comments in Punctuation

Periods are one of the most important punctuation marks in the English language, and they play a crucial role in clarifying the meaning of sentences and making them easier to read. However, many people struggle with proper period placement, leading to confusion and ambiguity in their writing. ...

Overcoming Writer’s Blockin Essay Writing

2 years ago with no comments in General Writing Topics

Writer’s block can be a frustrating and challenging experience, especially when you’re on a deadline for an essay or other writing assignment. But don’t worry – there are several effective strategies for overcoming writer’s block and getting back on track. Let’s ...

Proper Comma Placement in writing

2 years ago with no comments in Punctuation

Commas are one of the most frequently used punctuation marks in English, and they play a crucial role in clarifying the meaning of sentences and making them easier to read. However, many people struggle with proper comma placement, leading to confusion and ambiguity in their writing. Here, we ...

Avoiding Run-On Sentences in Academic Writing: A G

2 years ago with no comments in Sentence Structure

Academic writing is a complex and demanding task that requires a high level of precision and attention to detail. One of the biggest challenges that students face is writing clear and concise sentences that effectively convey their ideas. This is where the importance of avoiding run-on ...

The Importance of Academic Tone and Style in Colle

2 years ago with no comments in Writing Style

College essays are an important aspect of a student’s academic journey. They provide an opportunity to showcase one’s writing skills, thought processes, and knowledge on a particular subject. But, simply having good content is not enough. To make a strong impression on the reader, ...

Ethos, Pathos, & Logos – Persuasion

2 years ago with no comments in Types of Essays, Writing Style

As my students work on developing their writing skills, one important concept that we get into is rhetoric and rhetorical argument devices. When we are exposed to argument in some form or other, there are three key parts to the argument that are used to try to persuade us. These are ethos, ...

Weird Al Yankovic’s “Word Crimes”

2 years ago with no comments in Motivational

As a professor of college students, I see many students who struggle with grammar, punctuation, spelling, and other issues related to essential writing skills. Often, these issues come from common misunderstandings of language that we see in the media and in informal writing that is all around ...