Amanda McCoy
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Amanda lives in Austin, Texas
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Simple Summer Desserts
Summertime entertaining calls for easy go-to recipes that don't overheat the house. Fresh fruit is the star in these four simple recipes.
Jul 22, 2010
- Amanda McCoy
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How to Write an Academic Grant Proposal
A successful grant application stands out from the competition. Learn how to write a winning proposal that highlights your scholarly merits.
Jun 19, 2010
- Amanda McCoy
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Simple Black Bean Soup with Salsa
Black beans transform into a quick, cheap, and filling meal, while a spoonful of pico de gallo -- fresh table salsa -- makes dinner even healthier.
Jun 3, 2010
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Tips for Tackling the Graduate Thesis or Dissertation
Daunted by the prospect of constructing a book-length academic study? Here's how to make the process manageable and (relatively) painless.
Apr 19, 2010
- Amanda McCoy
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How to Write a Thesis Statement
A focused, detailed, and specific thesis statement is the glue that holds an academic essay together. Here's how to construct and refine a paper's main argument.
Mar 25, 2010
- Amanda McCoy
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Writing a Strong Essay Introduction
The first paragraph of an essay is a road map for the rest of the paper. A clear and specific opening gives the reader clues on how to interpret the body paragraphs.
Mar 2, 2010
- Amanda McCoy
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How to Make Basic Chicken Stock
Don't waste your money on store-bought chicken broth; stock is easy to make at home and freeze into portions for your next soup, sauce, gravy, or stew recipe.
Mar 1, 2010
- Amanda McCoy
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Beef Chili Recipe
Beef chili is the perfect no-fuss meal for a weeknight -- a few simple, inexpensive ingredients simmer together, and dinner's ready faster than a pizza delivery.
Feb 25, 2010
- Amanda McCoy
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Writing an Effective Essay Conclusion
A conclusion is not just a summary of an academic paper. A strong final paragraph highlights the importance of a writer's ideas and draws the essay's argument to a close.
Feb 25, 2010
- Amanda McCoy
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Simple Roasted Chicken Recipe
Forget about herbs, forget about stuffing and trussing, forget about basting constantly. Here's a no-fuss guide to roasting a simply-salted, crispy whole bird
Feb 18, 2010
- Amanda McCoy
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