Writing

Types of Plagiarism

As students, teachers and researchers, it is our responsibility to act ethically and with integrity in class, our writings and research.

Writing About Your Research: Verb Tense

Consistency of verb tense helps ensure smooth expression in your writing.

Demystifying Dissertation Writing

By Peg Boyle Single, Ph.D.

Latin Terms Used in Writing

Even though Latin is considered a dead language (no country officially speaks it), its influence on other languages is significant.

26 Guidelines for Avoiding Plagiarism

The following guidelines are taken directly from "Avoiding plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and other questionable writing practices: A guide to ethical writing" written by Miquel Roig from St.

Choose Words with Care

Choose words with care and economy. Academic writers should take a lesson from Dr. Seuss' Horton the Elephant—say what you mean and mean what you say. Every sentence you write should mean something.

A Few Words About the Humble Apostrophe

Why does the apostrophe, a tiny punctuation mark, cause such big headaches for writers? When you submit a thesis or dissertation to a professor or a

Guidelines for Using Tables

One of the most efficient ways to present a large amount of information to a reader is to collect it in a table.

Searching Scientific Literature

An important part of conducting research is understanding the existing literature in your field.