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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,
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Ken | 11/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Maria | 11/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Sally | 11/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Sandy | 11/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Annalisa | 11/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Anne Benington
2009-11-04 Paraphrasing and Citation:
Hello Julia, The most important rule to avoid plagiarism is this: If you did not know the information before you began your research and if the information is not common knowledge, you must cite
2009-11-04 participial phrases & italics:
Hello Pat, Number 2 is an appositive. No, you do not need to italicize 44's unless you want to set it apart. Since it is not a common name, however,and since I was unfamiliar with it, your readers
2009-11-03 participial phrases & italics:
Hello Pat, Yes, "named" is a past participle of the verb "to name" and modifies the word man: the "named man" and yes, you are correct in that it acts as an adjective. English grammars say this
2009-11-03 revivify:
Hi Scott, The verb "revivify" is a legitimate transitive verb meaning to impart new life, energy or spirit. The root is from the Middle French "vivre" which means to live. Other verbs have the "ify"
2009-10-31 participles, gerunds, and infinitives:
Hello Mark, The gerunds needed correction. Please look at my suggestions: _____________________________________________________________ Sentence 1 - Karl planned a romantic surprise for his girlfriend
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