Students and Academics
Punctuation Marks
In “Understanding Punctuation,” we covered some of the most common punctuation marks used in English writing. Now, let’s look at a few more punctuation marks in further detail. Continued...
Five Habits to Avoid in Academic Writing
Five hints to help you tighten-up your academic writing. Continued...
Style Checking a Style Guide: APA 6th Edition Errors and Corrections
Yes, the rumors you’ve heard are true: errors have been found in the 6th edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) Style Guide. But the editors at Scribendi.com want to calm and reassure you by letting you know about the types of errors that have occurred, what the APA has done to address these problems, and what your options are if you possess a faulty version. Continued...
How to Write a Research Proposal – Part Two
Welcome to Part Two of How to Write a Research Proposal. The first part of this article dealt with what a research proposal is and what it isn’t. This part of the paper will focus on the anatomy of this type of document. Continued...
How to Write a Research Proposal—Part One
Writing a research proposal is a very daunting task. There are so many variables to consider. What's your discipline? What's your purpose? Who's your audience? Are you writing this research proposal as part of a PhD application? Are you writing for a nonprofit organization that funds research? Are you writing this research proposal for private industry? All of these are important questions that need to be answered as they will help you to determine which elements should be included and which should be excluded from your research proposal. Continued...
Help! My Paper Is Due in Four Hours and I Can't Get Started!
You've come up with the perfect thesis or essay topic, you've done plenty of research, and know everything that there is to know about your topic, and yet you can't seem to put pen to paper. This is where an outline comes in. Continued...
Seven Ways to Stay Alert
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you just could not stay awake? A situation where your eyes were three-quarters closed and your head was wobbling like a bobble-head doll? Let's face it, we've all been there. Not every second of our lives can be action packed and, occasionally, we've got to endure some less than thrilling moments. Continued...
500 Words That Will Help You Get into College
Writing your college admissions essays can definitely be stressful—with so many other qualified candidates applying, this one little essay can often mean the difference between being accepted to the school of your dreams, and never moving out of your parent's basement. Continued...
Which Versus That
Contrary to popular belief, "which" and "that" do not function in a similar capacity. Although "which" and "that" are both pronouns, they are not interchangeable. "Which" is used for non-restrictive phrases and "that" is used for restrictive phrases. Continued...
Editing and Proofreading Tips for Bloggers
Blogs are easy to access, easy to create, and often easy to read. Unfortunately, the relatively simple nature of blogs and blogging often breeds a careless mindset when generating a post. Individuals are often too caught up in the thrill of their story or opinion to properly edit or proofread their piece. Continued...
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