Students and Academics
Thesis/Dissertation Writing Series: How to Write a Thesis or Dissertation
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...
Thesis/Dissertation Writing Series: Thesis Editing
Here we look at the mechanics of writing, editing and proofreading a thesis in greater detail. Continued...
How to Write a Resume
Your formal resume 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...
Homophones: Do You Mean There, Their, or They're?
If you find yourself making common ESL mistakes, it's OK. English is one of the hardest languages to learn. Being such a blend of original language sources has led to a kaleidoscope of peculiar spellings for English words and the creation of several hundred homophones. Continued...
Not Sure When to Use Capitalization?
Capitalization in English entails quite a bit more than simply knowing to begin names and titles with capital letters. Our editors will guide you through the quagmire that is capitalization. Continued...
Quotation Marks: When to Use Double or Single Quotation Marks
Quotation marks are often confusing to ESL writers unfamiliar with English grammar and punctuation rules. When to use double or single quotation marks is even trickier. However, there's no need to be embarrassed—these upside down commas sometimes confuse even the most seasoned English writers! Continued...
Editing versus Proofreading
It's common for many people, including business professionals and first-time Scribendi.com clients, to be a bit unclear about the differences between editing and proofreading. Continued...
Are You Confused by Hyphenation?
Are hyphens causing havoc in your humanities papers? Have dashes destroyed your dissertation? Don't let punctuation puzzle you any longer; We are here to help. Continued...
Editing Tips—Active and Passive Voice
Are you unsure whether to use the active of passive voice? Our editors explain why using the active voice will make your academic papers stronger. Continued...
Editing Tips—Making Comparisons
This is the second in a series of articles addressing several common grammatical issues. This article explains phantom or one-sided comparisons, which might be the most prevalent issue of all, particularly in academic papers. Continued...
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