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Writing a Reflection Paper: A Step-by-Step Guide
Gain expert insights to write an A-worthy reflection paperConfused about how to write a reflection paper? We've got you covered! In this article, we’ll teach you how to write a reflection paper, with insights from a pr...
Finish the Phrase Quiz
The English language is full of fun, compelling, and downright weird expressions and idioms. Ready to test your knowledge of common American English sayings? We’ve arranged our questions from easiest and most common ...
How to
Format an Essay
You’re opening your laptop to write an essay, knowing exactly what you want to write, but then it hits you: you don’t know how to format it! Using the correct format when writing an essay can help your paper look pol...
How to Abbreviate Continued: When to Use Cont. & Cont’d
A grammar guide to shortening “continued” in professional and casual writing To be continued. To be cont. To be cont’d? Which one of these is the right way to shorten “continued” again? They’re actually both ...
How to
Annotate an Article
Annotating a text means that you take notes in the margins and make other markings for reading comprehension. Many people use annotation as part of academic research or to further their understanding of a certain work. T...
400+ Positive Adjectives, Nouns, & Verbs That Begin with R
Plus, how to choose the perfect adjective to describe someoneExploring positive words that start with R can help you compliment someone, describe a character in a story, or simply expand your vocabulary. That’s why we�...
The 14 English Punctuation Marks & How to Use Them
Master the art of punctuation with our comprehensive grammar guidePunctuation marks are one of the most important pieces in writing, and using them properly makes your sentences clearer and easy to read. While there are ...
The Best Ways to Speed Read & Become a Faster Reader
Easy tricks to increase your reading time and retain informationWhether you’re studying for your philosophy class or flipping through the morning newspaper, reading can seem like such a chore, especially because it can...
Learn What It Means When Someone Says: "What Are You Into?"
Everything you need to know about the question: "What are you into?" “What are you into?” is a great question to start a conversation or get to know someone better. It's a good expression to learn, because English s...
A Complete Literary Guide to The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Dive into the themes, morals, and overall plot of "The Alchemist"Brazilian author Paulo Coelho wrote ''The Alchemist'' in just two weeks in 1988. The story of Santiago, a Spanish shepherd pursuing his dream of treasure, ...
How To Create a Works Cited in Microsoft Word
Create a bibliography or reference list in WordMicrosoft Word has many automatic features that can help you write a report or academic paper. Among these, you can keep a list of sources and citations to automatically gen...
How to
Avoid Colloquial (Informal) Writing
Colloquial, or informal, language is common and feels warm and friendly when we speak to friends and family. However, it isn't always appropriate or serious enough for academic writing. When you're writing an essay for s...
How to
Answer Essay Type Questions in Literature Examinations
Answering essay questions on literature exams can be daunting, especially with timed exams. Before the test, you should have a full understanding of how the different parts of a classical argument fit together to make a ...
How to Motivate Yourself to Read More Books
Learn to get into reading and stay into readingLooking to elevate your reading goals? Or maybe you want to get into reading but don’t know where to begin. It’s a big, wide world of books out there just waiting for yo...
How to
Avoid Using Personal Language in Writing
Learning how to write without using personal language can be tough. It’s especially tricky to find alternatives to clauses such as “I think” or “I will argue,” but don't worry if you're stuck. There are lots of...
What Does Herding Cats Mean?
You’ve probably “herd” of herding sheep and cattle, but what about herding cats? This popular idiom doesn’t make a whole lot of sense at first, especially if you have a cat of your own at home. No worries, though...
How to
Write a Good Answer to Exam Essay Questions
Answering essay questions on an exam can be difficult and stressful, which can make it hard to provide a good answer. However, you can improve your ability to answer essay questions by learning how to understand the ques...
“The Yellow Wallpaper” Full Plot Summary & Analysis
Themes, symbols, and quotes from Gilman’s feminist masterpieceCharlotte Perkins Gilman’s 1892 short story is required reading for many high school and college English courses, but what is this story about? Whether y...
What Does "In Queue" Mean?
You just heard someone say the phrase “in queue/in the queue,” but you aren’t completely sure what they meant. That’s totally valid! Depending on the context of the conversation and the nationality of the speaker...
Is There a Comma in "I Too"?
A complete grammar guide to using "I too" in a sentenceWe, too, have trouble with grammar from time to time—especially when it comes to comma placement and that tricky “too” (or is it “to”?). When you want to s...
