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Common and Proper Nouns

Common and Proper Nouns

The English word “noun” comes from the Latin nomen, meaning “name.” We use nouns to name something, that is, a person, animal, object, place, action, or abstract idea, such as an event or quality (boy, koala, block, farm, invasion, or kindness). Nouns can be defined more precisely by the other words that go with them. In particular, nouns often have the definite article "the" in front of them.
The Preposition Proposition

The Preposition Proposition

Prepositions: ESL writers are endlessly frustrated by these small but significant words, and it’s no wonder—there are more of them in English than in any other language! But don’t give up your writing ambitions just yet; our ESL editing and proofreading experts are here to help.
Time Management for College Students

Time Management for College Students

It's the end of the first day of classes, and the enthusiasm you initially felt for the new school year has given way to a growing sense of apprehension. This is post-secondary education and you are not entirely sure you can handle it. In addition to a vastly greater academic workload than you may have been accustomed to, college and university will present an array of other challenges.
Parts of Speech: Pronouns

Parts of Speech: Pronouns

Are pesky pronouns causing you grief in your ESL English writing? Relax—our ESL editing and proofreading experts are here to help explain this troublesome part of speech.
APA Style and APA Formatting

APA Style and APA Formatting

APA style is a widely accepted editorial style used for social science papers. APA rules and guidelines are published in the reference book The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. This article looks at what is involved in ensuring your writing adheres to APA style.
APA References

APA References

Learn how to tackle what many consider to be the most difficult part of APA formatting: references.
Grant Writing Basics

Grant Writing Basics

You are in need of funding to get your project off the ground, but where is the money going to come from? A grant, of course! Here we offer grant writing tips and explain how to begin the grant writing process.
How to Write a Grant Proposal

How to Write a Grant Proposal

Successful grant proposal writing takes careful organization, planning, and skilled execution. This article looks at some common mistakes you should avoid when writing a grant proposal.
Essay Writing Help

Essay Writing Help

You've created the blueprint for a perfect paper: outlined the framework, devised a great thesis statement and located enough evidence to support your argument. What remains to be done, is to analyze those facts in original and intriguing ways.
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