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- Feb 8
- 1 min
Scientific Writing Tips
Academic writing has general rules and styles that apply to all disciplines and specific ones for particular disciplines. Scientific...
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- Dec 21, 2021
- 1 min
Read to Write Better!
Reading is essential to developing as a scholarly writer. When reading academic documents, you want to read for comprehension, but you...
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- Dec 14, 2021
- 1 min
Filler Words in Writing
People who have taken a public speaking class or training know to remove/limit filler words like “umm” when presenting. However, many...
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- Nov 30, 2021
- 1 min
Use "these" Properly!
The word "these" can be used in more than one way: as a pronoun or an adjective. Since pronouns replace nouns, “these” should replace a...
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CTW
- Nov 23, 2021
- 1 min
Commas in Dates
As a writing coach, I often get challenged on grammar rules, especially concerning comma usage, based on the remark, "But, that doesn't...
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- Nov 16, 2021
- 1 min
That or Which?
People often mistakenly use the pronouns "that" and "which" interchangeably. However, a grammar rule determines when a writer should use...
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- Nov 9, 2021
- 1 min
Can Simplifying Verbs Elevate Language?
Many budding scholars seek to elevate their word use when writing. An easy way to implement a scholarly tone is to replace a phrasal verb...
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CTW
- Oct 26, 2021
- 2 min
Did You Know...
Making subjects agree with verbs is a rather simplistic writing task; nonetheless, the English language has several rules that can make...
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CTW
- Oct 19, 2021
- 1 min
Which One: That or Who?
Most people use pronouns correctly because they replace nouns; however, relative pronouns cause problems for some writers. "That" and...
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CTW
- Oct 12, 2021
- 1 min
Use Exact Words!
As a writing coach and editor, I recommend two simple ways to for scholars to develop a more academic tone. One is to read constantly...
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CTW
- Oct 5, 2021
- 1 min
The Concise Switch
Using the proper verb to represent the action of a sentence is central to presenting a focused, concise message. At times, verbs can...
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CTW
- Sep 28, 2021
- 1 min
Collaborative Writing Done Right!
At some point in their educational or professional careers, most academic writers will do some form of collaborative writing, whether for...
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CTW
- Sep 21, 2021
- 1 min
Do You Know the Elements of an Outline?
Though outlining is one of numerous techniques a writer can use to organize his/her thoughts, it is a commonly used one. However, not...
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CTW
- Sep 14, 2021
- 1 min
Do You Have Proper E-Mail Writing Etiquette?
With text messages and social media platforms, people are writing more than ever before. The problem? The style of writing that most...
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- Sep 7, 2021
- 2 min
Either/Or...Neither/Nor: Tricky Agreement Issues
Most writers effortlessly make their verbs agree with the subjects of a sentence. However, compound subjects can pose problems when both...
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- Aug 24, 2021
- 1 min
Don't Be Extra
Concise writing is a goal of many people, and they mistakenly equate rambling, using a large vocabulary or including a bunch of jargon...
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- Aug 17, 2021
- 1 min
Two Verbs or One?
Some writing styles are more informal and conversational than others. Oral forms of communication, which tend to be informal, should not...
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CTW
- Aug 10, 2021
- 1 min
Profanity & Grammar: Know What an Expletive is in Writing!
This past weekend, I conducted an academic writing workshop for a group of incoming doctoral students enrolled in universities across...
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CTW
- Aug 3, 2021
- 1 min
Do you use filler words?
Most grammar handbooks have a section titled "empty/inflated" phrases that lists words that don't have much meaning; they are also called...
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CTW
- Aug 19
- 1 min
U.S. or United States?
Many research studies reference the United States or agencies with that name included. When editing, we often see the word used in a...
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CTW
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Scientific Writing Tips
Academic writing has general rules and styles that apply to all disciplines and specific ones for particular disciplines. Scientific...
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