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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).
Are You an Ellipsis Junkie? Learn How to Use Ellipses Properly

Are You an Ellipsis Junkie? Learn How to Use Ellipses Properly

Learn how to use ellipses properly, and, more importantly, how to avoid overusing them.
10 Academic Phrases Your Writing Doesn't Need

10 Academic Phrases Your Writing Doesn't Need

Don't let overly complex language cloud your meaning. Reducing your use of these 10 academic phrases will help you write clearly and compellingly.
3 Common Comma Mistakes

3 Common Comma Mistakes

Learn how to use commas properly by avoiding these common mistakes.
Twelve Words You Probably Have Wrong

Twelve Words You Probably Have Wrong

Commonly misused words that run rampant in the English language.
Miscommunication: The Problem with Texting

Miscommunication: The Problem with Texting

Scribendi explains the problem with texting and the poor grammar habits it creates.
How to Stop Procrastinating

How to Stop Procrastinating

2 helpful suggestions about how to stop procrastinating.
Marketing Fail: Three Ads That Have Failed in the Grammar Department

Marketing Fail: Three Ads That Have Failed in the Grammar Department

Big brands whose advertisements failed in the grammar department.
Escape the Five-Paragraph Essay

Escape the Five-Paragraph Essay

Here's how to burst out of the five-paragraph essay style with alternative formats to make your ideas shine.
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