Articles written by Julia Purdy

For over four hundred years, mountain streams have furnished Rome with some of the world's best water. Yet the supply is perennially vulnerable to earthquakes.

Apr 11, 2009 - Julia Purdy

A summary is a succinct, accurate description, in your own words, of the content of a source text for quick overview, for inclusion in new writing, or as a study aid.

Apr 5, 2009 - Julia Purdy

Writing involves a three-way transaction between writer, reader, and text. Use "Aristotle's Rhetorical Triangle" to analyze these relationships in the pre-writing stage.

Mar 31, 2009 - Julia Purdy

Whether you are writing a newsletter article, a letter to the editor, or an assignment for school, the thesis statement creates the "blueprint" for what you want to say.

Mar 31, 2009 - Julia Purdy

Student writers often say they want their writing to "flow" and try to achieve it in various ways. Some attempts result in effective writing and some do not.

Mar 20, 2009 - Julia Purdy

The Grotta di Matromania is the only major Capri grotto that is accessible on foot. Deep in Capri's rugged hinterland, it was the setting for pagan observances.

Mar 8, 2009 - Julia Purdy

The Villa Jovis crowns limestone sea cliffs at the eastern extremity of the island of Capri. Its features suggest the personality of Tiberius himself.

Mar 8, 2009 - Julia Purdy

For a wheelchair-accessible Vermont vacation, consider the Green Mountain National Forest near Middlebury. Established day-use spots also assure family fun.

Mar 2, 2009 - Julia Purdy

Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest was created in response to the catastrophic Great Flood of November 1927 that proved the urgent need for watershed protection.

Feb 28, 2009 - Julia Purdy

The Kukaniloko Birthing Stones and the Puu-o-mahuka temple reward travelers in search of unspoiled sacred places on Oahu. Protected status ensures their preservation.

Feb 25, 2009 - Julia Purdy