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What Is Copy Editing?

We answer the question, "What is copy editing?" and explain why copy editing is necessary to ensure that your writing is the best it can be.

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3 Common Comma Mistakes

Learn how to use commas properly by avoiding these common mistakes.

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Belief/Believe

Our editors explain the difference between belief and believe.

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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.

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Three Signs You're an Ellipses Junkie

How to (not) use ellipses.

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A lot/Alot

We explain the difference between a lot and alot.

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5 Common Character Archetypes in Literature

Certain character types appear in literature from all time periods and all countries. This article looks at five of the most common character archetypes and gives examples from well-known literature to...

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Oh, Canada! The Top 20 Canadian Authors You Have to Read

Beavers, maple syrup, hockey sticks—Canada has a lot to offer. Here are 20 of the best authors Canada has produced as a tribute to this great country!

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Bail/Bale

Learn the difference between bail and bale.

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Assume/As Soon

We show the difference between assume and as soon.

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Speedy Citations: 5 Reference Management Software Solutions for Your Research

When writing an academic paper, simply keeping track of all your references can be a hassle—let alone making sure they're in the proper format. To streamline the process, Scribendi.com has identified...

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Crape/Crepe

Our professional editors explain the difference between crape and crepe.

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30 Days with Scrivener: Scribendi Reviews Scrivener Book Writing Software

Scrivener book writing software allows authors to organize their ideas, structure their research, and write with ease. In this article, Scribendi reviews this useful tool, outlining some of its pros...

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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...

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Scribendi Reviews the Top Script Writing Software

Having the proper tools can be the difference between success and failure. In this article, Scribendi reviews three of the top script writing software programs to help you make an informed decision and...

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Cowered/Coward

Learn the difference between cowered and coward.

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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.

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Decent/Descent

Our editors explain the difference between decent and descent.

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School's Out! Now What? 10 Tips for the Recently Graduated and Unemployed

Many of us have been there: recently graduated and utterly jobless. Here's how to navigate the disheartening time between graduation and employment.

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Scribendi Review: Harper Lee's "Go Set a Watchman"

There's been a lot of discussion about Harper Lee's novel "Go Set a Watchman." This Scribendi review provides one editor's take on the book.

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