Essays / In general, how to write a term paper? [15]

Helping Yourself Write Better Essays

For some reason, this school year I've been having a lot of trouble writing essays. I turned in one particularly horrible one this past Friday just so I wouldn't get a zero. In hopes of finding new tricks, this Saturday, while helping my mom and Solei sort through books for the library book sale, I snatched myself a collection of critical essays about Shakespeare's plays. I've since begun reading the essays and taking notes in the book and have found it to help me a lot so far. In addition, I've commenced the typing up of an essay reference FAQ that I will keep in my English binder. This all gave me the idea of making a thread about how we help ourselves with our writing. I hope it'll be helpful, and I'd be glad to post my FAQ reference once it's completed if anyone else is interested. Happy posting! ;D

Speeches / Why Mom Knows Best, Essay Speech [3]

I think because the topic is "This I Believe," that it should also be your motif. That's what I have found most resonating about "This I Believe" speeches. For example, start the speech with your statement of belief: "This I believe; mothers always know best." And then end it that way as well: "These young children need individual affection and attention, all of which many of us have. This I believe."

I also think that the speech is a bit repetitive. You keep stating how your mother is always there for you, but you never progress from that statement. Furthermore, try telling an actual story in your "My Experience" section. This is your chance to back up what you've been saying and give a specific example.

Otherwise, I believe your speech is fairly strong. Oh! Being in a theatre class full of judgmental teenagers has taught me something I think you may benefit from; you look sillier when you don't try than when you do.

GOOD LUCK!!! I hope this helped! :D