Piled precariously on bedside tables, crammed in bulging backpacks, or downloaded as pixel-filled pages, books are everywhere. Books bring joy and information to many of us, but some 750 million adults around the world can’t read them according to figures from the United Nations. Millions more of every age have limited access to books and […]

Planning is one of the most important parts of the writing process, but it’s also one of the most overlooked. Some students think planning is a waste of time, while others aren’t exactly sure how to plan.   In this article, we’ll explain why planning actually saves you time, plus give you tips on how to […]

Poetry is one of the most artistic and beautiful forms of writing, and can be a valuable resource to consider as a paper topic or as a piece of evidence for a research paper. In honor of National Poetry Month (April), let’s take a look at how to cite a poem in some of the […]

Have you hit a research rut? With so many papers to present it’s easy to fall into a research routine that drains all the fun and exploration out of learning, but there are a few ways to shake things up and make your paper stand out! You probably use many of these resources during your […]

Using articles published on websites as sources in academic papers is an increasingly common practice, and for good reason. They are easy to access and can contain a breadth of valuable information. It can be challenging, however, to properly cite websites when there is no clear author for the article, or if there are numerous […]

To have a quality research paper, it is incredibly important to include relevant sources as evidence that supports your ideas. While including references to sources such as books, journal articles, and newspapers is helpful, they do not represent the holistic picture of your research topic. Including references to primary sources, as well as secondary, can […]

Intentionally copying information from a source and presenting it as your own work is the most well-known type of plagiarism. It is not the only way, however, that plagiarism can be committed. Sometimes plagiarism is the result of accidentally leaving out citations, or by incorrectly paraphrasing. So how can you avoid accidental plagiarism when you’re […]

At this point in the school year, you’ve probably heard your English teacher or professor use the word “evidence” at least 100 times. Maybe you’ve seen it scrawled across your essays in red pen: “Where’s your evidence?” or, “This point needs stronger evidence.” Whether you’re writing an argumentative essay, a research paper, or a literary […]

In today’s modern world, it’s easier than ever to find sources from all over the world (thanks, Internet!) to include in your academic papers. Your studies may lead you down paths where you frequently encounter sources that are written in foreign languages. Though these sources are valuable, it can be tricky to create accurate citations […]

Presidents’ Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February each year in the United States—and it offers the perfect opportunity to honor the life and achievements of past American presidents, especially historical standouts like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln. The holiday was initially held on February 22nd to honor the life and […]