English as a Second Language
How to Write a Letter of Complaint
Life is full of disappointments, but sometimes these disappointments are so great that they warrant further scrutiny. Rather than act like a spoiled child, ranting and raving, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to write a beautifully constructed letter of complaint? Continued...
Plagiarism and Its Repercussions
Webster's Third New International Dictionary defines "plagiarize" as: "to steal and pass off as one's own, the ideas or words of another; or to use a created production without crediting the source: to commit literary theft." Plagiarism is one of the most serious offenses within the literary, academic, and professional world, and it is one we see often in our editing and proofreading orders. It occurs when a writer, for whatever reason, decides to steal the work of another writer and pass it off as his or her own. Continued...
All About Nouns
The English word “noun” comes from the Latin nomen, meaning “name.” We use nouns to name something, that is, a person, animal, object, place, action, or abstract idea, such as an event or quality (boy, koala, block, farm, invasion, or kindness). Nouns can be defined more precisely by the other words that go with them. In particular, nouns often have the definite article "the" in front of them. Continued...
The Preposition Proposition
Prepositions: ESL writers are endlessly frustrated by these small but significant words, and it’s no wonder—there are more of them in English than in any other language! But don’t give up your writing ambitions just yet; our ESL editing and proofreading experts are here to help. Continued...
All About Pronouns
Are pesky pronouns causing you grief in your ESL English writing? Relax—our ESL editing and proofreading experts are here to help explain this troublesome part of speech. Continued...
Digging Deeper for Excellent Commentary
You've created the blueprint for a perfect paper: outlined the framework, devised a great thesis statement and located enough evidence to support your argument. What remains to be done, is to analyze those facts in original and intriguing ways. Continued...
How to Research and Write a Term Paper
When embarking on a research paper or term paper, think of yourself as a detective. You will not only search for information, but also delve into the whys and wherefores behind the subject material, seeking to provide elucidation through your written analysis. Continued...
How to Write a Doctoral Dissertation/Thesis—Part Two
This is the second article in a series that outlines the mechanics of doctorial dissertation writing. It provides potential PhDs with tips on how to handle the difficult tasks of selecting a thesis topic, a supervisor and a thesis committee. Continued...
How to Write a Doctoral Dissertation/Thesis—Part Three
Here we look at the mechanics of writing, editing and proofreading a thesis in greater detail. Continued...
How to Write a CV or Resume
Your formal resume (or CV, curriculum vitae, for academics) is a summary of your education and job experience. It is the all-important document that will be your first impression to a prospective employer. Continued...
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