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Five Habits to Avoid in Your Academic Writing

Five Habits to Avoid in Your Academic Writing

After editing thousands of pieces of academic writing, our editors have compiled five of the most common mistakes that academics make and offer suggestions on how to avoid them.
How Do I Know If I'm Plagiarizing?

How Do I Know If I'm Plagiarizing?

Although plagiarism sometimes consists of a simple copy-and-paste of someone else's words, it is often much subtler than that. Here are eight ways plagiarism can sneak into your writing (even when you don't intend for it to).
Plagiarism and Its Repercussions: The Podcast

Plagiarism and Its Repercussions: The Podcast

Plagiarism is the act of representing someone else's ideas as your own and is a serious offense. As discussed in this podcast, properly citing your sources is one way to avoid plagiarism.
Pulling Your Own Weight: 6 Overlooked Reasons Why You Shouldn't Use Online Writing Services

Pulling Your Own Weight: 6 Overlooked Reasons Why You Shouldn't Use Online Writing Services

Considering an online writing service? This is why you should rethink your decision.
What is Plagiarism?

What is Plagiarism?

Plagiarism is one of the most serious offenses within the literary, academic, and professional world. The act of plagiarism violates both academic and professional integrity, and often comes with very serious consequences for any individual caught doing it.
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