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Common Punctuation Errors in Research Writing

Are punctuation mistakes common? Although our client document data shows that punctuation mistakes are somewhat less common than other types of mistakes (e.g., grammar mistakes or spelling errors) in academic texts written by non-native speakers of English, these mistakes nevertheless get in the way of conveying important information about your research to your readers. These […]

Last Updated : May 17, 2024

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Annotated Bibliography Examples | APA, MLA, Chicago

What is an Annotated Bibliography? An annotated bibliography is a list of sources (books, articles, other publications) that provides an overview of the available research on a topic by summarizing, interpreting, or evaluating each entry. It usually consists of citations followed by short paragraphs of 150–250 words. Purpose of an Annotated Bibliography The purpose of […]

Last Updated : Feb 17, 2023

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When to Use an Oxford Comma in Academic Writing

Are you new to the Great Comma Debate? Are you a firm believer in the usage of the Oxford comma or do you think it’s a waste of space and ink? The Great Comma Debate has been raging in academia for over a hundred years, and it still has yet to be settled. Hopefully, our […]

Last Updated : Feb 19, 2023

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Common Word Choice Errors in Research Paper Writing

Word usage errors in research papers written by non-native speakers of English are more common than other mistakes and are only topped by errors in style. Since the main purpose of academic writing is to clearly convey information, knowing how to use words correctly and effectively is absolutely crucial. Some problems with word choice stem […]

Last Updated : May 17, 2024

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Best Words to Use in Good College Essays

Why is using good vocabulary so important in an essay? Using strong vocabulary in college admissions essays is crucial to articulating your skills and competencies, but also central in showing admissions officers that you can express yourself clearly in written English. Although vocabulary may not be the main aspect of your essay that the admissions […]

Last Updated : Jun 20, 2023

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How to Write a Methods Section for a Research Paper

A common piece of advice for authors preparing their first journal article for publication is to start with the methods section: just list everything that was done and go from there. While that might seem like a very practical approach to a first draft, if you do this without a clear outline and a story […]

Last Updated : May 17, 2024

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LinkedIn Profile Tips to Attract Employers

A strong and attractive LinkedIn profile is crucial for connecting with people in your network. Even more important for job-seekers, an outstanding profile will help you engage with your target audience of hiring professionals, including recruiters, HR staff, and hiring managers, as they scan the field of LinkedIn profiles for qualified candidates. Your profile should […]

Last Updated : Apr 11, 2023

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[Video] How to Use Articles (a, an, the) in Academic Writing

The articles (“a,” “an,” and “the”) are constantly used in both everyday speaking and writing and in academic writing. However, knowing which articles to use in different contexts in academic writing can be difficult. This video will explore the different usages of articles as they might appear in a research paper. This video includes: Video […]

Last Updated : Jun 20, 2023

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Commonly Confused Words and Misused Phrases in English

English is woven from threads of many different languages and dialects. It therefore contains many easily confused words and phrases–those similar to other words and phrases and therefore used incorrectly or mixed up by non-native–and native–English speakers. Some words are spelled like other words, while other words sound just like other words. Knowing the difference […]

Last Updated : Jun 20, 2024

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Formatting Research Paper Headings and Subheadings

Different style guides have different rules regarding the formatting of headings and subheadings in a paper, but what information you should actually put into your subheadings is a different question and often up to personal taste. Here we quickly summarize general guidelines, different approaches, and what not to do when choosing headings for a research […]

Last Updated : May 17, 2024

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How to Shorten a College Essay to Meet the Word Limit

The college application essay is one of the most important components of applying to college. Application essays require a lot of time and effort, so you want to make sure you don’t make easy-to-overlook mistakes such as going over your college application word count. Unfortunately, many students leave their admissions essay as the last step […]

Last Updated : Dec 6, 2023

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5 Tips for Writing an Admissions Essay

Should you use the same essay for multiple schools? It islate December and the application window for many top-tier schools is closing. Although you decided long ago which schools meet your “fantasy” criterion, you have decided to add a couple more colleges to the list in the last few weeks just in case your wildest […]

Last Updated : Jun 20, 2023

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