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How to Use a Semicolon

The semicolon may be the most underused punctuation mark. Using it appropriately will help improve your writing. Continue reading to...

Capitalize Your Title Correctly

In academic writing, occasions arise that require headline-style capitalization. Here's how title case works in APA and Chicago Styles.

Five Reasons Why You Need To Hire an Editor for Your Academic Writing

Professional editors ensure that your work is the best that it can be. Here are five reasons why you might want to hire an editor:

Principals and Principles

Is your school principal principled? What is your principal principle? I've noticed the writers often confuse 'principal' and 'principaled.'

Let's Talk about Style

Style is "a distinctive manner of doing something." The style we adopt—whether dress, decor, or writing—projects an image to others.

What's the Deal with Dashes?

Who knew that a horizontal line could be so versatile? Hyphens, minus signs, and the focus of this post—two kinds of dashes—take that form.

It's a Blog!

Welcome to Writing Academic, a blog of tips for better academic writing.