Using AI Responsibly in Academic Writing [March 24, 2025] The Purpose of AI in Writing AI can be a powerful

Writing an Abstract An abstract is a short summary of a longer work (such as a thesis, dissertation or research

Finding a Good Topic Almost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts. You need to start somewhere. Start by

Outlining Your Paper An outline is a list or a collection of your thoughts for your paper. It generally describes

The Art of Self-Revision Introduction Hi everyone, I guess when you are reading this article, you are most probably participating

The Power of Counterarguments Understanding Counterarguments In this section, we will talk about how to use counterarguments to make your

Developing Effective Writing Style Style Fundamentals Writing style is the way you express yourself through words. It’s more than just

Writing Effective Conclusions Conclusions, the icing on the top of all your essays, are irreplaceable parts allowing you to go

  Abstract Writing An abstract is a short summary of a longer work (such as a thesis, dissertation or research

Intro How paragraphs build off each other is a common confusion for JI students, particularly observed in our VY courses.

Use of Evidence When you’re writing an academic paper, it’s not enough to state your ideas—you need to prove them

Word Precision Using accurate words to express ideas and thoughts clearly is a basic requirement for writers. However, when conducting

Funny Introductions If your title and introduction makes me laugh, I will give you a good grade. Prof. Joelle Tybon

Strong Evidence Evidence is strong support in argumentative articles and is commonly used in various writings when writers want to

Thesis Statement Issues Thesis statement is usually put at the end of the introduction paragraph and serves as a concise

Unfocused Writing One of the most common issues JI students face when drafting essays is unfocused writing. Often, I’ve observed

Topic Sentences One of the most common issues JI students face when drafting essays is the lack of clear, controlling

Brainstorming Strategies While a brilliant topic and a debatable argument lay a wonderful foundation for your article, the true significance

Clear Writing At the JI Writing Center, we frequently see students struggle with creating overly long sentences in their academic

Crafting Arguments My argumentative essay is the best paper I’ve ever written, featuring sophisticated words, fancy sentences, smooth transitions, coherent

Paragraph Structure As a beginner at writing an essay, the biggest problem is what a paragraph should be like. Understanding

Strong Thesis Among all the elements that make a great academic writing essay, your opinion—or thesis statement—matters the most. However,

Enhancing Transitions One of the most common questions in writing your essay is the lack of transition. Development of translation