By early 2003, every scholarly blog on the planet seemed to offer claims or counterclaims about Mr. Lott’s statistical analysis and research ethics. The fray even featured a “gotcha” moment, when the ...

In this lesson, Gaby introduces academic linking words and shows how they can be used to link ideas in academic writing. Hi my name's Gaby and today I'm going to be talking to you about using ...

Last week’s question was: What are the best ways to help students -- mainstream and/or English Language Learners -- develop academic vocabulary? Helping our students develop academic vocabulary ...

Nothing is more frustrating during the writing process than stopping because we cannot find an appropriate word or phrase. We have the idea in our head but no matter what combination of words we try, ...

Marilee Sprenger, author of the book, 101 Strategies To Make Academic Vocabulary Stick, agreed to answer a few questions. Marilee Sprenger is an experienced classroom teacher, educational consultant ...

In this lesson, Jenny explains how you can build your academic vocabulary in a few easy steps. Then, take the quiz to test your understanding. Hello I'm Jenny. Today I'm going to be talking to you ...

If you’re not sure how to identify a scholarly source when conducting research, rest assured that you’re not alone. Here are some important clues and techniques to help you identify which sources are ...