Professor Michael Carter, PhD
I teach academic writing and rhetoric at Greenfield University. I have worked with students for 15 years, from first year writers to graduate researchers.
My specialty is essay structure, introductions, and assessment design. I also train tutors at the campus writing center and support ESL students who want clear steps and real examples.
Degrees and roles:
PhD Rhetoric and Composition
MA Applied Linguistics
Associate Professor
Writing Center Faculty Mentor
Experience that Shapes the Advice
- Designed and graded essay assignments for high school bridge programs, first year comp, and graduate seminars.
- Built rubrics that match common standards like MLA and APA formatting.
- Prepared students for IELTS and TOEFL writing tasks with timed practice and live feedback.
- Worked one to one with ESL writers on clarity, word choice, and sentence rhythm.
- Studied how readers react to hooks and openings through small classroom research projects.
Expertise and Focus Areas
Core Topics
- Essay length and planning
- Introductions and hooks
- Thesis and paragraph design
- Evidence and citation basics
- Exam essays under time pressure
Skills I Bring
- Plain language for ESL readers
- Step by step writing workflows
- Rubric aligned checklists
- Fast diagnostic feedback
- Ethical guidance against plagiarism
Why You Can Trust This Content
- University teaching role with ongoing course assessment and peer review.
- Published textbooks and classroom guides used by other instructors.
- Regular collaboration with writing center staff and librarians.
- Clear separation between opinion and evidence. I label both.
- Every how to guide is tested with real student drafts before publication.
Editorial Policy
How Articles Are Created
- Plan: define the goal, the reader level, and key questions students ask.
- Research: check current style guides, exam handbooks, and trusted university resources.
- Draft: write in simple steps with clear examples and short sentences.
- Review: another instructor reads for accuracy and clarity.
- Fact check: verify numbers like word counts, page counts, and exam rules.
- Publish: add tables, check accessibility, and format for mobile.
- Update: review on a set schedule or when rules change.
Accuracy and Updates
Pages are reviewed at least twice per year. If an exam policy or style guide changes, we update sooner.
We mark the review date at the end of each page so you know the status.
Independence and Conflicts
I do not accept payment to promote tools or services. If I discuss any product, it is for education only.
I encourage students to write their own work. I do not support plagiarism or contract cheating.
Student Ethics and Safe Use
- Use guides to learn and practice. Do not submit work that is not yours.
- When unsure about citation rules, ask your teacher or a librarian.
- If you need help, try your campus writing center or a peer tutor first.
