Grammar and Writing Advice

Having a great idea isn’t enough; you have to know how to communicate it. This podcast provides suggestions, such as avo... Read more

While The Comma-Part 1 looked at the basic meaning and rules behind the comma, this second instillation goes farther int... Read more

Everyone wants to sound smart and professional in their academic writing, but there are instances when an attempt to do ... Read more

Understanding sentence structure and grammar can be difficult. In this podcast, we discuss appositives and provide examp... Read more

Using semicolons and colons in your writing allows you to include more information; however, the proper use of these val... Read more

If you are asked to write a research paper, you must find valid sources and use appropriate formatting. In this podcast,... Read more

Technical writers have to be clear and concise to convey complex information to a general audience. If you want to learn... Read more

An incorrect preposition can drastically change your intended meaning. Although little words such as at and on can seem ... Read more

After you have an outline and have researched your subject, it is time to write your essay. This podcast details the ste... Read more

Thinking of a thesis topic is only the first step. If you are ready to refine your research questions and thoroughly pla... Read more

If you need some clarification on whether to use single or double quotation marks, this podcast is for you. Knowing the ... Read more

As you are writing your novel, it is helpful to keep some tips in mind that will help strengthen your overall storytelli... Read more

It is important to think of an introduction as a map to your paper. A good introduction can immediately set your paper a... Read more

If you are considering furthering your academic career, it is important you know what will be expected of you when writi... Read more

When am I supposed to use capitalization? If this is a question you ask yourself, then listen to this podcast.

Writing your dissertation or thesis is a detailed process that will run smoothly if you keep organized. If you are looki... Read more

Both native English speakers and English learners alike find it difficult to grasp the difference between "which" and "t... Read more

Dialogue in a story should not be stiff, but should suit the characters. One way to add realism to dialogue is to use in... Read more

This podcast details the anatomy of a research proposal. While there may be no wrong way to write a proposal, the style ... Read more

What information you choose to include in your resume is just as important as how you format it. Your resume might look ... Read more