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The Student's Guide to Grammar and Punctuation

When writing a paper, never underestimate the importance of correct grammar and punctuation. These resources will help you get it right every time.

13 Mistakes Students Make When Writing a Personal Statement

When writing a personal statement, learn from the mistakes of others to make sure you get into the program of your dreams.

How to Take Notes Effectively

Worried that the few words you write during class are not cutting it? Find out how to take notes that help you really learn the material.

When to Spell Out Numbers in Writing: Guide and Examples

It can be difficult to decide when to write numerals and when to spell out numbers in writing. This definitive guide, along with examples, will help you know when each is required.

20 Awesome Movies Available on Netflix that are Based on Books (+11 Bonus Suggestions!)

If you have a taste for both the small page and the big screen, you will love these movies based on books, all of which are available on Netflix.

Scribendi Reviews Microsoft Word: 10 Hidden Features to Make Your Life Easier

Even a well-known program can surprise you with new shortcuts. Here, Scribendi reviews some of the hidden features of Microsoft Word.

Festive Grammar: There's No Gift like the Present Tense

With Christmas approaching, it is time to unwrap one of the most useful gifts you will receive this year: a thorough knowledge of the present tense!

15 Great Gifts for Book Lovers

Struggling to find a gift for a bibliophile friend? Or are you the bibliophile building your own wish list? Check out these 15 great gifts for book lovers.

4 Common Grammar Mistakes You Aren't Actually Making

It is never fun when someone corrects your common grammar mistakes, but it is even worse when you were actually right all along.

How to Cite a Website (and Achieve True Unagi)

The Internet is a great resource for students, but websites can be difficult to cite correctly. Find out how to cite a website in three major style guides.

How to Write a Thesis Proposal

Writing a proposal is one of the first steps on the way to writing a thesis. Find out how to write a thesis proposal that will point you in the right direction.

5 Reasons to Start Reading Comic Books

It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a graphic novel! Whether or not you're a superhero fan, reading comic books is a great way to spice up your literary life.

The Ultimate Essay Checklist

Writing an essay can be overwhelming. This ultimate essay checklist by Scribendi will guide you through the process from introduction to works cited.

Writing Your First College Essay: The "A" Is Easier Than You Think

All through high school you were likely told about the academic intensity you'd face in university. Now it's time to write your first college- or university-level essay. Don't panic! Here's how to do it.

21 Resources You Didn't Know Your University Had (and Why You Should Use Them)

You can't take advantage of the resources your school offers if you don't know they exist. Look into these university resources to get the most out of your post-secondary experience.

School's Out! Now What? 10 Tips for the Recently Graduated and Unemployed

Many of us have been there: recently graduated and utterly jobless. Here's how to navigate the disheartening time between graduation and employment.

How to Write an Abstract (and Why It's Important)

We discuss how to write an abstract and why writing an abstract is important for getting your research found.

How Do I Know If I'm Plagiarizing?

Although plagiarism sometimes consists of a simple copy-and-paste of someone else's words, it is often much subtler than that. Here are eight ways plagiarism can sneak into your writing (even when you don't intend for it to).