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Written By: Owen Hutchinson & Sergio R. Angeles The purpose of a documentary is to expose real life situations and inform the general public on the condition of the surrounding world....

Writing pop-up books is an art incorporating moving paper mechanics (referred to as "paper engineering") with well-written and intriguing text. Pop-up books can be written for adults or for...

Cartoon maps of a town are a helpful tool. For tourists, it gives a more pleasing and intimate view of the town than a normal map can give them. Creating one of these maps is a long and laborious...

Writing an article for a scholarly journal is not the same as writing an article for a popular magazine. However, you can follow many different steps to make it a more manageable and enjoyable...

An observation essay is term paper that is written after you observe something, such as an experiment, a debate or people in action. This paper can be as short as one or two pages for a simple...

Perhaps you've just purchased a crisp-looking first edition, only to find that someone wrote a couple notes in the margins. Or maybe you accidentally got some ink on the dust jacket. Either way,...

The goal of a book review is to help a reader determine if a certain book is right for them. When writing a review of a nonfiction paper, the goal is the same. The concerns and questions a...

It's no small wonder that letters have been replaced by text messaging and email in the last decade, as these offer a quick and convenient alternative to communication. But even in our digital...

We all love to personalize our things. And if you are a book lover and have a decent amount of books on your shelf, you want to show your proud of ownership. And what better artistic and easy way...

The Modern Language Association (MLA) has a set of guidelines that dictates how term papers and essays are formatted. The guidelines dictate everything from how to format your outline to how you...

Whenever you do research and write a report or thesis, it's necessary to name and cite the sources of information used. This list of sources is called a bibliography. The Modern Language...

The book report is the standard litmus test of understanding in both high school and college. It is a dreaded part of academic life, but what few people realize is that the book report is as much...

When I first became published I had a pencil and some paper with an address from a publisher. Today the internet and the computer makes publishing fun. You can become a published author for online...

The desire to preserve the good things from the past seems to be built into us. That is why we take pictures and save them in albums. That is why we save the recipes for favorite dishes from our...

Making a hardcover book is easy to do. I was lucky enough to have teachers in both elementary school that made this an integral part of creative writing. In fact, 20 years later, I still have...

Ever written a book and thought maybe you could add something to it that would make it a little better and more authentic. Now by reading this article you can make your next book have something a...

Citing sources is one of the most important parts of any writing you do in an academic or professional capacity. There are many different styles of writing and each come with their own rules...

Book plates are those fancy, professional looking name tags pasted onto the inside front covers of books. This guide takes you through the process of making your own free and customized book...

Plagiarism in college is a serious offense with a myriad resulting disciplinary actions. Improperly citing a reference is, by definition, plagiarism. Any time you quote a book, website or lecture...

Writing is talking on paper. Nowadays we call it texting, chatting, posting and blogging. We certainly know how to speak properly when we have to, but when we are writing we need to try and...

When you're crafting a thesis, your job will be much easier if you follow a few guidelines. These guidelines apply to all levels of education writing, but, of course, much more is required in a...

There are many individuals who spend hours of their time working on producing written content that is clear, concise, and understandably to the point. However, there are many areas that can hinder...

Essay papers are an essential part of most every college course, particularly in English composition classes. Many instructors hand out a list of topic ideas for papers, but when you're left to...

There are a number of ways to write a paper, depending upon the type of paper you write and the style guide required by an instructor. Most papers are based on one of two styles, that of the...

Writing papers, especially for educational purposes, requires attention to detail, the ability to research and the ability to organize your thoughts into a cohesive piece of writing that others...

Getting a book rebound is the way most people would use to repair a favorite book. The thinner the pages the easier they want to tear out, although it's not unusual for any book to lose its...

The APA (American Psychological Association) format is a set of guidelines for writing essay papers. The guidelines include everything from the title page to how references are cited. Learning the...

Bookplates are pieces of paper, often illustrated, that are pasted into the front cover or first page of a book to indicate the identity of the owner. Bookplates are especially useful if you lend...

They say he is the greatest playwright of all time, that his plays transcend time and speak to every heart; they say he is like Elvis, untouchable and immortal. I say let's prove them wrong. Let's...

Poetry can touch people in different ways. Giving a poem that you made for someone as a gift will be something they can cherish for a long time. Read this article to learn how to give your...

A green reader isn't one who sees green, but a reader who is green and loves the earth. These days with environmental causes and great interest in saving our natural resources, we find ourselves...

Comb binding machines are an inexpensive way to bind reports, documents and books. A plastic strip with regularly-spaced teeth is fit into holes punched on one side of the papers you're fastening...

From conception to presentation, an image (or an entire text) goes through at least six stages--image design, image generation, image assembly, image carrier preparation, image transfer and...

As gifts for your friends you can easily print and publish your own poems. These artful creations can be basic black and white or can be in color and quite exotic in appearance. Once you know the...

I like to write poetry and want to share some ideas with you. I think we can write what we want to if we just give it a chance. I love to rhyme words but there is more ways to write a poem. ...

Die cutting is a process in manufacturing that cuts uniform shapes from paper, wood, metal and cloth. Die cut machines may be large for industrial purposes, or smaller and less expensive for use...

Writing a paper can be very difficult, depending on the topic and length. But even with those things to consider, one can still write a great paper.

If you are an author or would like to make someone a personalized book, it is easy enough to do, thanks to digital cameras, programs like Word, and high-quality printers. With a lot of imagination...

Perhaps your child likes to make pictures and write books. Make your own children's hardback book with your child. It's easy to do and you probably have all the materials you need around the...

A printing press transfers ink to a sheet of paper to create an image on that paper. It can produce hundreds of thousands of similar images using one or a series of plates and inks. There are...

Learn how to make a rorschach mask -- my personal favorite of the Watchmen.

The greeting card you received for your birthday or Christmas is so beautiful you want to do more than tuck it into a keepsake box. You love to keep written records and would like a unique...

Comic books have been around for generations and have entertained boys, girls and even adults. A comic book is a story told through a combination of text and graphics. If you have a talent for...

Like other poems, picture poems should be characterized by interesting themes, moving imagery, and carefully chosen words. However, the unique aspect of a picture poem is that its composition also...

What you need to do to start any story or book is to find a pen or pencil. some people use their computers but writing should be personal and that's what the computer is not. One of the things you...

How to write a poem. Unload frustration. Share a joy. Frame a memory with words on a piece of paper. Get inspired. Write from a theme. Play with words. Write a poem.

"Treasure Island," the classic by Robert Louis Stevenson, was first published in 1881. This children's pirate adventure is still very popular today. The tale introduces us to the story told by...

Any piece of paper from a grocery sack to a glossy magazine cover can be used to make a book cover, as long as it is pliable. Lay the paper onto the table and the center the book onto the paper....

When submitting a book manuscript, follow standard formatting guidelines, which make your text easier to read and allow copy editors room for editorial marks and comments. Requirements such as a...

Chances are, you've been asked to put together a program, booklet or some other type of material for a club, banquet, special event or occasion because you're the one who does all of the terrific...