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A detailed guide to citing sources in MLA and APA

This guide to help you understand how citing your sources works and a breakdown of the tools you can use to generate citations and bibliographies.

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The 8 consequences of plagiarism

Let's discuss the consequences of plagiarism and give you an understanding of what plagiarism is. Here are a few common types of plagiarism to watch out for

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A detailed guide to common knowledge and plagiarism

We’ll cover what common knowledge is and how to recognize it in your writing. These are all examples of common knowledge.

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Em Dash: What it is and When to use it

Let's breakdown what an em dash is, when to use it, and how to type an em dash. Here’s emaples of an em dash.

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Simile: Definition and Examples

A simile is a figure of speech that writers use to compare dissimilar concepts. Let’s see some examples of what a simile is.

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8 best free plagiarism checking software

Here are eight of the most common plagiarism checker tools available to help you assess your content before you hit publish.

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What is grammar? Grammar definition and examples

Grammar helps us structure sentences. But it’s not just about rules — it’s what makes it possible to understand each other, and it grows with us.

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How to do spellcheck in Word with Writer

Running spellcheck on Word is simple — but it won’t give you everything you need to do your best writing. Writer’s Word add-on can help.

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7 common types of plagiarism explained

In this post, we’ll cover the 7 most common types of plagiarism, so you can avoid them in your writing.

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Guides – Business Writing

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Passive voice: definition, exercises, and examples

Using the passive voice isn't a grammatical mistake. It’s a matter of stylistic preference. We cover the ins and outs of the passive voice.

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20 Writing Statistics for 2020

Writing can be a tough gig — but it can also be a rewarding one. Here are 20 writer statistics that illuminate what the profession is like in 2020.

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What is plagiarism? The act of plagiarizing explained

Plagiarizing now comes in multiple forms, and many instances are accidental. Intentional or not, stolen copy can cause a problem.

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The best writer tools of 2020

Being a writer requires many skills. We talked to seven top writers to find out what the best writer tools are in 2020, and how they use them.

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The People’s History of American English

American grammar may be more unified now than it was in its earlier days. Here’s an in-depth look at the language’s every iteration through history.

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What is self-plagiarism and how to avoid it

Did you know that it is possible to plagiarize your own writing? In this post, we cover everything you need to know about self-plagiarizing your own work along with how to avoid it.