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Expertise
I can answer questions about English grammar, style, usage. I can also help a writer assess the development of an essay, its unity, concrete support of topics, introductions and conclusions. In addition, I can discuss "writing the research paper" in all aspects of its development. Finally, I can assist in development of creative writing assignments. I will not totally proofread and correct a paper, but I will point out areas of concern and ways a writer can discover weaknesses and how to correct them.
Experience in the area
20 years teaching high school English including 10 years teaching AP English literature; four years teaching college composition
Education/Credentials
BS St. Mary of the Woods College, Indiana MA University of Notre Dame, Indiana Post graduate work: University of Michigan, University of Pittsburg
Awards and Honors
Crystal Apple Outstanding Teacher of the Year award--1995--Awarded yearly to four teachers in all schools, public, private and parochial, in the Middletown, Edgewood, Madison school dictricts, Ohio. Archdiocese of Cincinnati Innovative Teaching Award 1996. Teacher of the Year Award, Fenwick High School, Middletown, OH, 2002,
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| A. | 02/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Oppo | 02/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| A. | 02/08/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| A. | 02/07/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Patty | 02/06/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Anne Benington
2012-02-05 its, the:
Hello Hame, The use of "his" or "my" depends entirely on the meaning of the sentence. If he ate his own food because he was at home, you would use "his" but if he ate food in a restaurant, you would
2012-02-04 its, the:
Hello Hame, Every language has phrases that are common usage, phrases that are typical of everyday speech and are most acceptable. That is true of "the" in the above sentence. There really is no rule
2012-02-04 its, the:
Hame, Either one is perfectly acceptable, but the more common usage is "the".
2012-02-03 two test:
Hello Hame, 1. My glasses are on the table. The word "glasses" is plural since you have two lenses in a pair of glasses. So you will use the verb "are". 2. My blouse is on the table. The word
2012-01-24 like:
Hame, There are many other examples that have the same value: I like walking. I like to walk. I like eating. I like to eat. I like sleeping I like to sleep. I like skiing. I like to
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