Megan Callaghan, PhD
Academic Advisor
Education
- PhD, English, The University of Georgia
- MLIS, Library and Information Science, Valdosta State University
- MA, English, The University of Georgia
- BA in English and Creative Writing from the Mississippi University for Women.
Professional Achievements
- Earned an internship with the Digital Resources Division of the Law Library of Congress
- Professional Writing Center Consultant, Center for Writing Excellence at Augusta University
Certifications & Organizations
- Recipient, University of Georgia Appleby Fellowship
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Co-authored Articles (49)
How to
Take Cornell Notes
Examples, formatting, and study tips for using Cornell NotesThe Cornell method of taking notes was developed by Dr. Walter Pauk of Cornell University. It is a widely used system for noting material from a lecture or read...
How to Make a Manifesto from Start to Finish
What is a manifesto and how do you organize it? You may have heard talk of political manifestos, personal manifestos, and religious manifestos…but what is a manifesto, and what purpose does it serve? A manifesto is a w...
How to
Write an Abstract
If you need to write an abstract for an academic or scientific paper, don't panic! Your abstract is simply a short, stand-alone summary of the work or paper that others can use as an overview. An abstract describes what ...
How to
Write a Sentence
A well-written sentence is the foundation for both good writing and good written communication. There are several rules, as well as types of sentences, that a writer needs to be aware of in order to excel at writing, how...
How to
Do Internet Research
The internet has made researching a topic easier than ever before. Instead of making a trip to the library, people with internet access can simply pull up a search engine, type, and click away. But, in addition to makin...
What Is a Topic Sentence & How Do You Write One?
Construct the perfect topic sentence for your essayPerfecting the skill of writing topic sentences is essential to successful writing. A topic sentence usually comes at the beginning of a paragraph and lets your reader k...
How to Create Your Own Villanelle Poem
Helpful tips for brainstorming and writing a villanelle The word “villanelle” or “villainesque” was used toward the end of the 16th century to describe literary imitations of rustic songs. The villanelle originat...
How to
Cite a Graph in a Paper
Sometimes you may find it useful to include a graph from another source when writing a research paper. This is acceptable if you give credit to the original source. To do so, you generally provide a citation under the g...
How to
Calculate Your Final Grade
The method for calculating your final grade for a class depends on a number of variables. In order to carry out this task, you will need to understand how course assignments, tests, quizzes and participation grades are w...
How to Use Italics to Add Emphasis to Your Writing
Learn to use italics properly for emphasis and contrast Italics are useful (and sometimes necessary) in many situations when you’re writing. You might use them when you want to emphasize that your friend ate ''ten'' bu...
How to
Write an Analytical Essay
Writing an analytical essay can seem daunting, especially if you've never done it before. Don't worry! Take a deep breath, buy yourself a caffeinated beverage, and follow these steps to create a well-crafted analytical e...
How to
Sleep Before Final Exams
Sleep is key to doing well on tests, as it improves memory recall and the ability to concentrate. It is also necessary to store memories, so if you pull an all-nighter, you likely won’t remember much of what you studie...
How to
Raise Your Grades Quickly
Whether you’re in college, high school, middle school or even primary school, grades are important. Your middle school grades help you get into advanced courses in high school. Your high school grades help you get in...
How to
Stop Stressing over Exam Results
Whether you have taken a course exam or a college entrance exam, feeling stressed about your results is normal. You cannot change the outcome, though, so being stressed will not help you. Instead, take steps after the te...
How to
Understand an ISBN Code
On the back of your books you’ve probably seen a number above the barcode labeled “ISBN.” This is a unique number used by publishers, libraries, and bookstores to identify book titles and editions. The number is le...
How to
Write a Rhetorical Analysis
A rhetorical analysis can be written about other texts, television shows, films, collections of artwork, or a variety of other communicative mediums that attempt to make a statement to an intended audience. In order to w...
How to
Memorize Dates
Memorizing dates is useful for history classes, for birthdays, for fun, and many other reasons. Nevertheless, many people find it difficult to memorize strings of numbers and clusters of dates. By creating strong, vivid ...
How to
Write a Research Introduction
The introduction to a research paper can be the most challenging part of the paper to write. The length of the introduction will vary depending on the type of research paper you are writing. An introduction should announ...
How to
Write a Compare and Contrast Essay
The purpose of a compare and contrast essay is to analyze the differences and/or the similarities of two distinct subjects. A good compare/contrast essay doesn’t only point out how the subjects are similar or different...
How to
Make an A+ Project Display Board
Project display boards can be a lot of fun, and work, to create. But it doesn't have to be difficult or complicated. There are several simple and straightforward steps you can follow in order to create an awesome project...
