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Using the First Person in Academic Writing: Can I Use "I"?

Can I Use "I"? It's a question nearly all new academics ask. We discuss whether using the first person in academic writing should be avoided or embraced.

How to Write a SWOT Analysis (Template and Examples Included)

Learn how to write a SWOT analysis with our easy SWOT analysis template and examples.

Inspiring a Love of Reading: Where to Find Free Children's Books Online

The benefits of reading and listening to children's books are undeniable. Here are seven different places to find free children's books online.

5 Working from Home Tips for Writers

Working from home is not as easy at is seems. Here are five working from home tips to help you optimize your home office and enjoy your new routine.

Online Research Tips for Students and Scholars: Our Most Helpful Articles

We divulge our top online research tips for students and scholars in this collection of Scribendi's most helpful articles.

Useful Websites and Writing Tools for Every Kind of Writer

Our collection of useful websites and writing tools for every kind of writer.

How to Create an Online Course: A Guide for Lecturing Professors, Instructors, and TAs

Learn how to create an online course in our guide for lecturing professors, instructors, and TAs.

5 Common Misconceptions about Academic Proofreading and Editing

We dispel five common misconceptions about academic proofreading and editing.

How to Place an Academic Editing Order to Best Serve You and Your Research

Learn how to place an academic editing order, how to sort the good editing companies from the bad, and how to get the most out of the editing process.

Is It Correct to Use "They" as a Singular Pronoun?

Whether the use of "they" as a singular pronoun is correct has been debated for centuries. Learn whether its use is acceptable, once and for all.

Scribendi's Guide to Commonly Confused Words

Never confuse homonyms, homophones, or other similar-sounding words again. Our extensive guide includes over 350 commonly confused words.

What Does Scientific Paper Editing Include?

We clarify exactly what effective scientific paper editing should include and highlight the techniques our editors use to help you increase your chances of being published.

How to Write a Master's Thesis: A Guide to Planning Your Thesis, Pursuing It, and Avoiding Pitfalls

Are you curious about how to write a master's thesis? Our guide is packed with practical advice to help you master each stage of the process.

How to Find Reliable Sources Online

How can you find reliable sources online? Let Scribendi be your guide! Use Scribendi's four foolproof questions to ask about any online source.

Why You Should Journal During Your Research Journey

What are the main benefits of keeping a research journal? Below, we have outlined three ways journaling can benefit any academic writer. Take a look!

What Is Open Access? Everything You Need to Know

What is open access? How can you find or publish open access research? Why is open access research important? This article contains everything you need to know about open access.