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Teaching English Resources - WhiteSmoke Tools for English Teachers

WhiteSmoke.com has a range of tools and resources, both free and paid, that can greatly assist those teaching English. From free online grammar and translation tools, through to our premium desktop applications and online video courses, there is something for all budgets.


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Avoid Plagiarism in Your Essay

Plagiarism is an act of fraud in the writing world. With the development of the internet plagiarism has become a bigger problem. Many students will cut and paste another’s work into their own essays. Anyone considering altering the text slightly to avoid this charge should be aware that copying the structure of a sentence, even though you may have changed several words, is still considered plagiarism. Teachers are faced with the difficult problem of checking that a student has not copied or partially copied one of the many documents that exist on the internet.


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4 Tips for Essay Writing

It can be quite challenging to write an essay. Some people find it hard to translate their ideas into written words, while others just do not know how to begin. This article gives four easy steps to show you how to write an essay.


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How to Use Paragraph Transitions

When writing a paragraph or essay, just as proper grammar and spelling are important, paragraph transitions are important. Transitional words and phrases connect sentences and paragraphs to each other. Paragraph transitions suggest a particular relationship between one idea and the next.


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How to Write an Introduction

Most forms of writing require some form of introduction. Commonly, the introduction consists of one introductory paragraph. In longer works or for complex topics, the introduction might be several paragraphs or even longer. A non-fiction book, for instance, often has a full chapter that serves as the introduction.


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How to Write a Conclusion

Most writers have trouble writing a good conclusion. One exercise that might help you write a good conclusion is to wait until after you've written a good first draft. Try moving the introductory paragraph, or the one with the thesis statement, to the end of the draft. Write a new introduction. Then revise the whole essay so that each paragraph flows and so the whole paper has coherence.


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