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How to Find Scholarships and Leave School Debt-Free

Learn how to find scholarships, how to apply for scholarships, and how to get a scholarship with Scribendi. Properly plan your scholarship hunt so you can learn how to get a scholarship!

How to Write a Conclusion Paragraph (in Three Easy Steps!)

Using Scribendi's foolproof, three-step method, you, too, can learn how to write a conclusion paragraph.

The Top 10 Misspellings of "Scribendi" (Plus: What Does "Scribendi" Mean?)

Have you ever wondered what "Scribendi" means? Check out our newest blog post, in which we also outline the top 10 funniest misspellings of "Scribendi."

How to Survive (and Thrive!) Completing a Group Project

For many students, working on a group project can be a nightmare. By following these strategies, your work on a group project will not only be successful, but it will also be enjoyable.

Want to Be a Great Leader? First Be a Great Writer

To be a great writer, you must be clear, conscientious, and committed to accuracy. It turns out, these qualities also make a great leader!

Pulling Your Own Weight: 6 Overlooked Reasons Why You Shouldn't Use Online Writing Services

Considering an online writing service? This is why you should rethink your decision.

AWA Essay Help: Brainstorming and Writing the Argument Prompt

The AWA essay portion of the GRE is about challenging assumptions. Find out how to identify and explain these assumptions clearly and efficiently so you will be ready when test day arrives.

Flashback: What Scribendi Looked Like 20 Years Ago

Take a look at the history of Scribendi and see the changes we have made in the last 20 years!

How to Write a Top-Scoring ACT Essay

In this guest post, Kristin from Magoosh explains how to write an ACT essay that will impress graders and earn you a great score.

16 Lessons from the Best Commencement Speeches Given by Writers

Let these 16 commencement speeches given by some of your favorite authors guide you from academia into the rest of your life.

The Ultimate Academic Writing Guide (Inspired by 35 Top Universities)

Academic writing doesn’t have to be hard. Use this academic writing guide to ensure your writing is perfect no matter your field or assignment.

50 Great Reasons to Date a Grammar Nerd

The ability to pen a grammatically flawless love note is not the only thing a grammar nerd brings to a relationship.

Affect vs. Effect: How to Use the Right Word Every Time

Are you confused about when to use affect vs. effect? Learn the difference between the two words with these helpful examples and tips.

21 Literary Halloween Costumes

Not sure what you want to be for Halloween this year? Get inspired by these literary Halloween costumes!

The Most Useful Tools to Help You Prepare for an MBA

Whether you have a background in business or are new to the field, prepare for an MBA program with these great tips and tools.

Can You Correctly Define These Nine Obscure Literary Terms?

Literary terms are used to describe various aspects of writing, but how well do you actually know these tricky devices?

What are Appositives?

An appositive is a noun or a pronoun (often with modifiers) that is beside another noun or pronoun, usually with the purpose of explaining or modifying. Now don’t get nervous—we'll help you figure this out.