Tag: academic writing
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.
Close Reading Strategies to Help You Dig into a Text
Move beyond the surface, and dig into the rich soil of a text using these close reading strategies.
How Academic Writing Differs from Other Forms of Writing
Become a master of academic writing by learning how it differs from other forms of writing.
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).
How Proofreading Can Drastically Improve Your Writing
Proofreading is a key part of the writing process. Find out how thorough proofreading can take your essay from good to great.
How to Format a Scientific Paper
You've done the research. You've carefully recorded your lab results and compiled a list of relevant sources. But how do you format your paper to ensure that every detail is correct? Read on to find out how to format your paper.
How to Write a Scholarship Essay
These tips will teach you how to write a scholarship essay that captures attention and that illustrates why you deserve the scholarship.
How to Write an Abstract (and Why It's Important)
We discuss how to write an abstract and why writing an abstract is important for getting your research found.
