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How to Write an Introduction to an Essay

Scribendi describes how to write an introduction to an essay in order to capture—and keep—the attention of your readers.

How to Write an Academic Essay in 6 Simple Steps

Scribendi outlines how to write an academic essay in 6 simple steps, from how to research for an academic essay to how to revise an essay and everything in between.

How to Find the Right Academic Paper Editor or Proofreader

Should you proofread your paper yourself, ask a friend or colleague to look it over, or send it to a professional? The article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each choice so that you can find the right research paper proofreader for you.

8 Best Human and AI Grammar Checkers of 2024

Scribendi presents a collection of the best human and artificial intelligence grammar checkers of 2024 in terms of speed, cost, and accuracy.

The Complete Beginner's Guide to Academic Writing

What is academic writing? Discover the answer with our complete beginner's guide.

11 Best Editing and Proofreading Services in 2024

Scribendi lists the best editing and proofreading services in 2024, considering editors' qualifications, the availability of sample editing, and more.

How to Paraphrase: Dos, Don'ts, and Strategies for Success

Learn how to paraphrase in different ways to enrich your writing without the risk of plagiarism. Sign up for our newsletter for more writing tips!

13 Ways to Quickly Improve Your Academic Essay Writing Skills

Here is everything you need to know about how to write a good essay. Learn the fundamentals of what makes a good essay so that you can perfect yours.

How to Master the 4 Types of Academic Writing

Discover the 4 types of academic writing and how to master each so your next paper or proposal is your best yet.

Examples of Good and Bad Research Questions

Wondering how to write a research question? Take a look at some research question examples and never formulate a bad research question again.

Speedy Citations: 6 Reference Management Software Solutions for Your Research

Here is Scribendi's review of reference management software to help you collect, organize, and cite your sources. Learn more tips at Scribendi.com.

21 Legit Research Databases for Free Journal Articles in 2024

Legitimate and free journal articles are gold when on a budget. We dive deep into the 21 best sources for free access to scientific journals, updated for 2022.

MLA Format: A Complete Guide with Examples

We'll walk you through MLA formatting and citations using examples of in-text citations, Works Cited citations, and a downloadable MLA Works Cited page.

Examples of Dedications

Take a look at our dedication examples to help you write a meaningful dedication, whether you are drafting the perfect dedication for a book or a thesis.

5 Reasons to Include Science Figures in Your Research Paper

Scribendi outlines 5 reasons why you should include science figures in your research paper.

Mind the Graph: The Future of Infographic Creation

Mind The Graph helps scientists communicate their findings in a simple, beautiful, and professional way.

Top 10 Tips for Designing Graphical Abstracts

Create effective graphical abstracts with Scribendi's top 10 tips.

How to Use Et Al. in Every Format—Et Al. Meaning

What is “et al.”? What does et al. mean? We cover how to use et al. and common mistakes made when using it in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, Vancouver, and Turabian styles.