Recent content by Butler

Warrants are the "so what?" of your analysis. Anyone can point out a strategy. Warrants explain why that strategy matters to that specific audience at that specific time. You're not lost, you just need to add one more sentence each time.

I have a situation. A situation that is testing my patience, my GPA, and my will to live. I'm in a partnered essay assignment. You know the kind. "Collaborative writing builds real-world skills." "Learn to work as a team." All that nonsense they put in the syllabus to justify making our lives...

Pre-presentation stress + career anxiety + study abroad dreams + sports schedule = your brain is basically a browser with 47 tabs open and they're all playing music. Presentation tips: Start with a hook—a question, a quote, something weird from your text Make eye contact with friendly-looking...

I submitted a poem about my eating disorder once and literally skipped class the day it was discussed. What helped me? Remembering that most people are too wrapped up in themselves to dwell on your story—they forget quickly. Also, talking to your professor is a solid move. They can adjust how...

Oh man, the "my tired brain knew what I meant but I forgot to explain it" is the most relatable thing I've read all week. I've absolutely done this—written whole paragraphs that made perfect sense in my 2AM brain fog but were basically just... feelings on paper. The grader catching that saved...

Gather 'round because this is a WILD ride. Last year I was broke (as usual) and desperate (as usual) and fell for one of those too-good-to-be-true essay writing service ads on Instagram. You know the ones. "A+ guaranteed!" "PhD writers!" "50% off first order!" All the red flags. 🚩🚩🚩 I paid $180...