Writing & Education: Video Series

Write a resignation letter by using a formal business letter format, stating the reason for leaving and the time frame for leaving, and proofreading the letter. Be courteous when writing a resignation letter with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.

To write a novel, create an opening in your life for writing time, think about a basic time line, start with the ending, flush out the characters and climaxes, and build tension throughout the book. Work with several readers to get feedback on a novel with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.

Teaching responsibility to a child requires modeling respectful behavior, taking responsibility for your own actions, talking about the consequences of behaving irresponsibly and giving the child responsibility for something small. Reinforce why it is important to accept responsibility with help from a writing instructor and classroom teacher in this free video on teaching responsibility.

To teach library skills to children, consult with a librarian or resource teacher, print out state standards for library skills, explain how the library is organized, and talk about ethics and plagiarism. Teach students how to use the library for things besides books with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on library skills.

When setting academic goals, create a larger vision of what needs to be achieved, think about specific tasks that lead to completing goals, consider potential obstacles, and use a daily plan. Help students with academic goals to create motivation with ideas from a writing instructor in this free video on academics.

Write a love story by creating a romantic setting, thinking about characters to whom readers can relate, building tension between the characters and reading other love stories to get ideas. Have the two main characters fall in love for a traditional love story with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.

Peer reviews are important for creating a more reliable sense of what has been written or said, as well as creating more prestige for research. Use peer reviews to better gauge the honesty and authenticity of a statement with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on peer reviews.

Get government money to write a book by looking at the grants.gov Web site, checking for funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and following every guideline for grant writing. Be aware of deadlines when looking for government grants to write a book with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.

To grade homeschool papers, create a rubric that assigns numbers to what an ideal piece of writing would be, and talk with the children about what is expected for each assignment. Give homeschool children feedback on papers with help from a writing instructor in this free video on homeschooling.

Introduce quotations by referencing the speaker or giving a brief description of the speaker before or after the quotation. Check the proper punctuation for quotations and format for footnotes with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.

Gain motivation in school by having a larger goal to achieve, discussing goals with someone successful, breaking tasks into smaller pieces and making things into a game. Stay well-rested, and eat healthy to stay motivated in school with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on motivation.

To write a love poem, read classic love poems, figure out the focus of the poem, find a writing form that feels comfortable, introduce different senses, and re-read the poem several times. Present love poems in a creative or romantic way with ideas from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.

Write a book commentary that starts with a brief synopsis, goes through each element of the book and offers comments and opinions on the characters, genre and setting. Read other reviews of a book before writing a commentary with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.

To write a book report at the college level, be sure to understand the assignment, follow the assigned format, include quotes from the book to illustrate different points, and write several drafts. Proofread a college book report carefully, and turn in the assignment on time with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.

Write a book review for primary students by using direct sentences, getting straight to the point about why the child may enjoy the book, creating a ranking system and using suggestions from television programs that incorporate book reviews. Appeal to kids with a book review that presents information in a straight forward manner with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.

Writing a graduate book report requires thinking about the context of the book and how it applies to the class, using lots of quotations, including commentary about the book and carefully proofreading. Write a book report for graduate school that is in the proper format with help from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.

Improve college reading skills by summarizing what you have read, highlighting or marking important points in readings and reading in smaller chunks. Avoid reading all of an assignment the day before it is due with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on reading.

Collect personal stories to write a book by having conversations with lots of people, using a tape recorder to capture stories, always carrying a notebook and going back through old letters. Capture the oral histories that people have to share with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.

Write a personal journal by setting aside time every day to write, reflecting on the events of a day and using a comfortable writing format. Use discipline to write in a personal journal everyday with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.

To write a book synopsis, give a brief summary of the major theme, mention a couple of events that happen in the story, and avoid giving too much detail about the plot. Help a reader decide whether they will like a book by writing a book synopsis with instructions from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.

When writing a friendly letter, use any format, be creative with stationary, begin with a friendly salutation, include news or information that you want to share, and end with any kind of closing. Include a post script in a friendly letter if necessary with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.

Write a biography for kids by thinking about what a child would enjoy learning about a person, covering important achievements, creating an outline and getting help from a child reader. Appeal to a kid's level of understanding with help from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.

To write a biography report, research information on the person, organize research with note cards, write an outline, and compile all information into report. Check the Internet for resources used to write a biography report with help from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.

Write a memo by including who the memo is from, the name of the addressee, the subject of the memo and a brief, straightforward message. Avoid using extra words or salutations when writing a memo with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.

To improve GRE test vocabulary scores, read lots of books, look up unfamiliar words, do crossword puzzles regularly, and take practice GRE tests. Make flash cards of vocabulary words for the GRE with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on vocabulary.