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10 years a writing professor+ 10 years a professional writer
Polly C.

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I have a PhD in Communication from the University of Washington, where I taught writing for 10 years. I worked as a highly-awarded newswriter and editor before that, and I have published highly-cited work in academic journals. I have presented papers at top conferences around the world. I am skilled at developing research questions, hypotheses, and thesis statements, as well as organizing and formatting thesis papers. I excel at working with writing students, especially at the high school and...

I have a PhD in Communication from the University of Washington, where I taught writing for 10 years. I worked as a highly-awarded newswriter and editor before that, and I have published highly-cited work in academic journals. I have presented papers at top conferences around the world. I am skilled at developing research questions, hypotheses, and thesis statements, as well as organizing and formatting thesis papers. I excel at working with writing students, especially at the high school and college levels.

Above all, I will meet you where you are. I took myself from an 8th-grade dropout to a PhD and a successful writer, and I will approach your writing with warmth, humor, unflagging support, non-judgment, and a genuine joy in your success.


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University of Washington
Journalism
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ADHD

ADHD

I had undiagnosed ADHD as a child. I failed spectacularly in school while getting high test scores, was socially hopeless and therefore bullied, badly disorganized and messy, and severely depressed. I gave up and dropped out in the 8th grade. I was diagnosed in my early 20s and began a long journey of learning how to manage the challenges and leverage the benefits of ADHD. Last June, I finished a PhD. I can share the many skills, tips, tricks, and strategies I learned along the way to help you achieve the goals you have set for yourself.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I worked as a news writer and newspaper editor for 10 years, during which I won many awards, including News writer of the Year. I hold a PhD in Communication and have published highly cited research in academic journals. I taught journalism and media writing at the University of Washington for 10 years. Tutoring is my favorite way to teach.
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

As a published researcher with a PhD in Communication, I have significant experience writing theses using both quantitative and qualitative methods. My sole-authored academic work is highly cited, and I have presented papers at top conferences around the world. I am skilled at developing research questions, hypotheses, and thesis statements, as well as organizing and formatting thesis papers.
English
Grammar
Writing
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