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Twelve Words You Probably Have Wrong

Commonly misused words that run rampant in the English language.

Marketing Fail: Three Ads That Have Failed in the Grammar Department

Big brands whose advertisements failed in the grammar department.

English Idioms: Blue Moons, Eyes and Apples, and Hot Potatoes

The editors (and pathological doodlers) of Scribendi present common English idioms for your entertainment.

The 5 Stages of Procrastination in Essay Writing

Essay procrastination: we've all been there. Here are some tips to help you write (and finish) that essay!

Warning: Do Not Make These Four Common English Grammar Mistakes

Scribendi.com lists four common grammatical errors and explains how to avoid them.

Five Common Pronunciation Mistakes That You Need to Stop Making

Scribendi.com lists some of the most common pronunciation mistakes. Can you help stop their spread?

Five Words That Will Make You Giggle

Scribendi.com lists five of the funniest words in English. Who knew the English language could be so fun?

10 Tips to Improve your Grammar

Scribendi.com offers 10 tips to improve your grammar.

Commonly Confused Adjectives

Scribendi's infographic about commonly confused adjectives.

Top 10 Most Commonly Misspelled Words

Scribendi.com's editing professionals discuss the top 10 most commonly misspelled words.

Scribendi.com Interviews Grammar Girl Mignon Fogarty

Scribendi interviewed Grammar Girl to get the scoop on how she consistently makes grammar fun!

A/An

Scribendi.com's editors explain the difference between a and an.

Why Hiring a Copy Editor Is a Good Idea

Find out why hiring a copy editor is a good idea that can actually save you money.

Copy Editing and Why You Need It

Everything you need to know about copy editing.

How to Write Concisely

Writing concisely is hard work; you must convey your meaning in just a few carefully chosen words. However, your readers will surely thank you!

A CV, or curriculum vitae, is an extremely important document, as it delivers that crucial first impression to a potential employer. In a way, it is a marketing document—and the product is you! To better understand what a CV is, check out our sample CV. The inability to write and format an effective CV is one of the main reasons that job seekers are unsuccessful when searching for a new position. This article provides advice to help you create a winning CV.

How to Format a CV

While the particular format and style you use when writing a Curriculum Vitae (CV) will depend on your specific purpose, there are a few general components that are necessary for creating the basic skeleton of your CV. This article will outline the major elements of a CV and explain how to properly write them.

How to Write an Expository Essay

Maybe you find yourself on this page because your instructor asked you to write an expository essay, and you aren’t exactly sure what’s expected of you—if so, you’ve certainly found the right place. Expository writing, or exposition, is a type of discourse used to describe, explain, define, inform, or clarify. It literally means “to expose.”