Dr. Whitney Kosters

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I am an English prof who holds a PhD in literature. This channel includes full audiobooks and a series of my lectures on academic writing and lit that you’ll likely come across in life. These lectures will introduce you to writing techniques, key concepts, themes, literary theories, and analyses that will help you find your best meaning in literature. **Looking for high-quality resources to teach and study literature? My in-depth teaching and study guides include lecture notes, discussion questions, assessments, essay fixes, survival finals guides and more. Perfect for high school, AP, and college classrooms. Download here: www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/dr-whitney-koste… Support helps fund the time and resources for careful reading, research, writing, and editing. Donations keep this literature channel growing. If you’d like to support the channel, you can here: www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7M72LK8ZH8…

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Logical Fallacies: How to Teach Students to Argue Better Than Our Culture Models

Logical Fallacies: How to Teach Students to Argue Better Than Our Culture Models Dr. Whitney Kosters

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How to Write a Thesis Statement for a Literature Essay (With Examples)

How to Write a Thesis Statement for a Literature Essay (With Examples) Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Stop Researching Reports Like Essays Here’s the Correct Process

Stop Researching Reports Like Essays Here’s the Correct Process Dr. Whitney Kosters

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What Does “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” Really Mean? | Full Analysis

What Does “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” Really Mean? | Full Analysis Dr. Whitney Kosters

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How to Critically Think About Literature Without Guessing or Summarizing

How to Critically Think About Literature Without Guessing or Summarizing Dr. Whitney Kosters

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How to Analyze Literature Rhetorically (What Professors Expect but Rarely Explain)

How to Analyze Literature Rhetorically (What Professors Expect but Rarely Explain) Dr. Whitney Kosters

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A Modest Proposal Explained: Why Swift’s Satire Still Shocks

A Modest Proposal Explained: Why Swift’s Satire Still Shocks Dr. Whitney Kosters

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How Reports are Structured and Why Formatting Is Not Enough

How Reports are Structured and Why Formatting Is Not Enough Dr. Whitney Kosters

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How to Write a Report That Holds Up Under Scrutiny

How to Write a Report That Holds Up Under Scrutiny Dr. Whitney Kosters

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How to Find Credible Sources for Research and Avoid Misinformation

How to Find Credible Sources for Research and Avoid Misinformation Dr. Whitney Kosters

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How to Spot Misinformation Without Losing Your Mind

How to Spot Misinformation Without Losing Your Mind Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Why Reports Fall Apart Before Writing Begins

Why Reports Fall Apart Before Writing Begins Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Planning a Report Before Drafting So It Actually Works

Planning a Report Before Drafting So It Actually Works Dr. Whitney Kosters

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What Is an Informational Report and Why It Comes Before Decisions

What Is an Informational Report and Why It Comes Before Decisions Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Reports That Make Decisions: How Real World Writing Actually Works

Reports That Make Decisions: How Real World Writing Actually Works Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Why Learning to Write Still Matters—Even in the Age of AI

Why Learning to Write Still Matters—Even in the Age of AI Dr. Whitney Kosters

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How to Write a Report: What It Is, How It Works, and What’s Actually Expected

How to Write a Report: What It Is, How It Works, and What’s Actually Expected Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Life Lessons in Paulo Cohelo’s The Alchemist

Life Lessons in Paulo Cohelo’s The Alchemist Dr. Whitney Kosters

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The Chrysanthemums by John Steinbeck — Full Audiobook | Classic American Literature

The Chrysanthemums by John Steinbeck — Full Audiobook | Classic American Literature Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Write a Thesis in 60 Seconds on a Final (Simple Formula that Works Every Time)

Write a Thesis in 60 Seconds on a Final (Simple Formula that Works Every Time) Dr. Whitney Kosters

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How to Study Any Novel or Play for an English Exam in Minutes (No Reread Needed)

How to Study Any Novel or Play for an English Exam in Minutes (No Reread Needed) Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Stop Summary Paragraphs: Write Real Analysis Fast

Stop Summary Paragraphs: Write Real Analysis Fast Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Poetry Exam Crash Method: 5 Steps to Understand Any Poem Fast

Poetry Exam Crash Method: 5 Steps to Understand Any Poem Fast Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Shakespeare’s Macbeth Explained Fast: Themes, Symbols, Essay Angles (Everything Needed for the Exam)

Shakespeare’s Macbeth Explained Fast: Themes, Symbols, Essay Angles (Everything Needed for the Exam) Dr. Whitney Kosters

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How to Understand Any English Final Prompt in 60 Seconds (5-Step Routine)

How to Understand Any English Final Prompt in 60 Seconds (5-Step Routine) Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Pass Your English Final Tomorrow: The Foolproof, Easy Study Plan

Pass Your English Final Tomorrow: The Foolproof, Easy Study Plan Dr. Whitney Kosters

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AP Lit FRQ 2 Prose Analysis: How to Teach the Reasoning the Exam Scores

AP Lit FRQ 2 Prose Analysis: How to Teach the Reasoning the Exam Scores Dr. Whitney Kosters

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"The Lottery" Explained: How Tradition Makes Ordinary People Do Evil

"The Lottery" Explained: How Tradition Makes Ordinary People Do Evil Dr. Whitney Kosters

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The Dark Side of A Christmas Carol Explained: Victorian Ghosts, Folklore, and Fear

The Dark Side of A Christmas Carol Explained: Victorian Ghosts, Folklore, and Fear Dr. Whitney Kosters

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How to Research Like a Scholar: A Step-by-Step Method Every Student Needs

How to Research Like a Scholar: A Step-by-Step Method Every Student Needs Dr. Whitney Kosters

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John Steinbeck’s "The Chrysanthemums": Literary Analysis, Symbolism, and Themes Explained in 8 Min

John Steinbeck’s "The Chrysanthemums": Literary Analysis, Symbolism, and Themes Explained in 8 Min Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Stop Googling, Start Researching: How to Use Academic Databases (JSTOR, EBSCO, Project MUSE)

Stop Googling, Start Researching: How to Use Academic Databases (JSTOR, EBSCO, Project MUSE) Dr. Whitney Kosters

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"Bartleby, the Scrivener" by Herman Melville — Full Audiobook Reading | Classic American Short Story

"Bartleby, the Scrivener" by Herman Melville — Full Audiobook Reading | Classic American Short Story Dr. Whitney Kosters

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The Algorithm Is Writing Your Reality: How Emotion Replaced Truth Online

The Algorithm Is Writing Your Reality: How Emotion Replaced Truth Online Dr. Whitney Kosters

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How to Use Evidence in Writing | Ethos, Pathos, Logos, and Rhetoric Explained

How to Use Evidence in Writing | Ethos, Pathos, Logos, and Rhetoric Explained Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Frankenstein in AP Literature: Study Guide, Resources, & Exam Prep

Frankenstein in AP Literature: Study Guide, Resources, & Exam Prep Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Clarity, Concision, and Voice How Rhetoric Shapes Writing and Your Life

Clarity, Concision, and Voice How Rhetoric Shapes Writing and Your Life Dr. Whitney Kosters

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“The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury Explained | Technology, Family, and AI

“The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury Explained | Technology, Family, and AI Dr. Whitney Kosters

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How to Revise an Essay: From Bad Draft to A+ Paper

How to Revise an Essay: From Bad Draft to A+ Paper Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Rhetorical Style and Structure Explained | How Syntax, Diction, and Organization Shape Persuasion

Rhetorical Style and Structure Explained | How Syntax, Diction, and Organization Shape Persuasion Dr. Whitney Kosters

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“A Modest Proposal” by Jonathan Swift | Full Audiobook Reading (Satire, Classic Literature)

“A Modest Proposal” by Jonathan Swift | Full Audiobook Reading (Satire, Classic Literature) Dr. Whitney Kosters

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AI in Writing: A Classroom Policy That Works

AI in Writing: A Classroom Policy That Works Dr. Whitney Kosters

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“Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid — Full Literary Analysis | Gender, Power, & Postcolonial Voice

“Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid — Full Literary Analysis | Gender, Power, & Postcolonial Voice Dr. Whitney Kosters

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“Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid – Full Audiobook (Short Story Reading)

“Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid – Full Audiobook (Short Story Reading) Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Harrison Bergeron Explained: Kurt Vonnegut’s Warning About Equality

Harrison Bergeron Explained: Kurt Vonnegut’s Warning About Equality Dr. Whitney Kosters

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The Veldt by Ray Bradbury | Full Audiobook with Text

The Veldt by Ray Bradbury | Full Audiobook with Text Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Listen to Classic Literature and Learn English: Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron" Full Audiobook

Listen to Classic Literature and Learn English: Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron" Full Audiobook Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Melville's "Bartleby, the Scrivener": Capitalism, Existentialism, and Marxism | Literary Analysis

Melville's "Bartleby, the Scrivener": Capitalism, Existentialism, and Marxism | Literary Analysis Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Existentialism & Redemption in O’Connor’s A Good Man Is Hard to Find | Literary Analysis

Existentialism & Redemption in O’Connor’s A Good Man Is Hard to Find | Literary Analysis Dr. Whitney Kosters

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English Professor's Top 10 SHORT STORIES You Must Read Before You Die!

English Professor's Top 10 SHORT STORIES You Must Read Before You Die! Dr. Whitney Kosters

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English Professor Gives You an Easy Hack to Help You Write An Effective Conclusion Every Time

English Professor Gives You an Easy Hack to Help You Write An Effective Conclusion Every Time Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Full Audiobook of Anne Lamott's "Shitty First Drafts" American, Female Voice

Full Audiobook of Anne Lamott's "Shitty First Drafts" American, Female Voice Dr. Whitney Kosters

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English Professor Shows You How To Do A Literary Analysis in Under 4 Minutes!

English Professor Shows You How To Do A Literary Analysis in Under 4 Minutes! Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Learn English: Guy de Maupassant's "The Necklace" Audiobook Female Voice, American Accent

Learn English: Guy de Maupassant's "The Necklace" Audiobook Female Voice, American Accent Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Listen to Classic Literature: Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown" Audio book, Male Voice

Listen to Classic Literature: Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown" Audio book, Male Voice Dr. Whitney Kosters

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English Professor Shows You the Best Resources to Research for Your Literary Analysis/Essay in 3 Min

English Professor Shows You the Best Resources to Research for Your Literary Analysis/Essay in 3 Min Dr. Whitney Kosters

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English Professor Explains the Difference Between a Topic and A Thesis Statement in Under 3 Minutes!

English Professor Explains the Difference Between a Topic and A Thesis Statement in Under 3 Minutes! Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Scary Stories: Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde FULL Audiobook

Scary Stories: Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde FULL Audiobook Dr. Whitney Kosters

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Story Time: Raymond Carver's Short Story, "Cathedral" Audiobook American Male Voice

Story Time: Raymond Carver's Short Story, "Cathedral" Audiobook American Male Voice Dr. Whitney Kosters

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English Professor Explains and Gives Analysis of James Joyce's "Araby"

English Professor Explains and Gives Analysis of James Joyce's "Araby" Dr. Whitney Kosters

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