Academic Writing Archives

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How to Write a Thesis Statement: Examples & Tips

Dec 27, 2022
7 min read

Whether it’s a college essay or a research paper, a strong thesis statement can either make or break your document. But how to write a thesis statement that best represents your work?

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Chicago Title, Cover Page & Body | Paper Format Guidelines

Dec 12, 2022
6 min read

The Chicago Manual of Style is used widely in academic writing across sciences, social sciences, and humanities. In this article, we will explore the Chicago style format in detail.

How to Improve Your Scientific Writing: A Short Guide

Dec 12, 2022
5 min read

Freshers commit many mistakes in scientific papers, because they focus almost exclusively on the scientific process and disregard the writing process. Let us go through some strategies for effective scientific writing.

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How to Write a MEAL Paragraph: Writing Plan Explained in Detail

Nov 16, 2022
5 min read

The acronym MEAL stands for main idea, evidence, analysis, and link to the larger claim. In a MEAL paragraph, you arrange your sentences in this specific order for better readability.

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How to Cite Sources in the MLA Format

Nov 03, 2022
5 min read

If you’re a student of literature or humanities, you may have heard of the MLA style of citation. What is it and how do you actually use it to cite your sources? That’s what we’re about to find out. This article will help you understand the rules and conventions of the MLA style of citation.

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A Beginner’s Guide to How to Write a Dissertation in 2024

Sep 02, 2022
10 min read

Writing a dissertation is a critical milestone in a student’s academic journey. Explore how to write a dissertation with 10 easy steps. This guide also includes a dissertation writing checklist!

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5 Thesis Writing Tips for Master Procrastinators

Sep 01, 2022
5 min read

A dissertation is a huge undertaking, so many students keep putting it off until it’s too late. So, we’ve got five thesis writing tips for all the procrastinators out there!

The Only Dissertation Toolkit You’ll Ever Need!

Jul 30, 2022
5 min read

Here’s our curated list of resources that you should keep coming back until the day your hard-bound book is in your professor’s office.

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Essential Research Tips for Essay Writing

Jun 18, 2022
5 min read

Enhance your essay writing with a better understanding of how to conduct research. This article will help students in college as well as high school.