English as a Second Language
Why Hiring a Copy Editor is a Good Idea
Scribendi.com's editors explain why hiring a copy editor is a good idea. Continued...
Copy Editing and Why You Need It
Scribendi.com's editors explain everything you need to know about copy editing. Continued...
I Should Have Used Scribendi.com
Scribendi.com's "I Should Have Used Scribendi.com" infographic explains that bad grammar happens to good people. Continued...
How to Write Concisely
Scribendi.com's article about the importance of writing concisely. Continued...
Free the Apostrophe
Scribendi.com's Free the Apostrophe infographic highlights apostrophe abuse and illustrates how apostrophes should be used correctly. Continued...
Editing vs. Proofreading
Scribendi.com's infographic about the difference between editing and proofreading. Continued...
How to Write a CV
A CV, or curriculum vitae, is an extremely important document, as it delivers that crucial first impression to a potential employer. In a way, it is a marketing document—and the product is you! To better understand what a CV is, check out our sample CV. The inability to write and format an effective CV is one of the main reasons that job seekers are unsuccessful when searching for a new position. This article provides advice to help you create a winning CV. Continued...
How to Format a CV
While the particular format and style you use when writing a Curriculum Vitae (CV) will depend on your specific purpose, there are a few general components that are necessary for creating the basic skeleton of your CV. This article will outline the major elements of a CV and explain how to properly write them. Continued...
Does Expository Writing Have You Confused?
Maybe you find yourself on this page because your instructor asked you to write an expository essay, and you aren’t exactly sure what’s expected of you—if so, you’ve certainly found the right place. Expository writing, or exposition, is a type of discourse used to describe, explain, define, inform, or clarify. It literally means “to expose.” Continued...
Quotation Marks: How to Format Quotation Marks
Who knew formatting quotation marks was so complicated? In order to help you navigate their subtle nuances and unpredictability, Scribendi.com has compiled a list of rules to help you properly format quotation marks. Continued...

