When writing research papers or academic texts, you will most likely be required to use a specific style guide determined by your department or specialization and perhaps your school. There are three main style guides we use in academic writing: The American Psychological Association (APA) guide, which emphasizes dates; the Modern Language Association’s formatting, which […]
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As a college student, you will want to use perfect academic English in writing your papers. It is different from everyday spoken English and has an abundance of strict rules – some very simple and a few that are incredibly tricky. One key tip for effective academic writing is to edit your first draft. The […]
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Academic writing is tiring. You start with an idea, but then it is up to you to research your point and back it up. The same goes for a non-fiction book – an idea isn’t enough. The research, and documenting that research, is a huge part of both of these enterprises. Finishing a research paper, […]
When NOT to Use a Comma
One of the most common mistakes writers make is to insert commas where they are not needed. Because the comma is so helpful and its uses so varied, many writers sprinkle them liberally throughout their text – even when they do not quite belong. But however unassuming they seem, a misplaced comma can lead to […]