Writing

Academic

Mar 18, 20213 min read

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...

40 views0 comments

Oct 13, 20203 min read

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.

64 views0 comments

Aug 5, 20203 min read

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:

39 views0 comments

Jul 27, 20202 min read

Principals and Principles

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

63 views0 comments

Jul 11, 20205 min read

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.

30 views0 comments

Jul 10, 20204 min read

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.

25 views0 comments

Jul 10, 20201 min read

It's a Blog!

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

14 views0 comments