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Grammar and Writing Advice

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Scribendi provides helpful and comprehensive tips to help you improve your grammar and your writing today. Whether you need help with punctuation, spelling, grammar, style, or tone, Scribendi will give you everything you need to improve your writing.
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Episodes

How to Write a Research Paper Podcast

If you are asked to write a research paper, you must find valid sources and use appropriate formatting. In this podcast, we explain the whole process.

May 09, 20134 min

How to Write a Research Proposal—Podcast Part Two

This podcast details the anatomy of a research proposal. While there may be no wrong way to write a proposal, the style you choose must complement your content. Having a clear description of what you wish to research and the necessity of demonstrating your knowledge are just two points covered in this podcast.

May 02, 20135 min

How to Write a Resume Podcast

What information you choose to include in your resume is just as important as how you format it. Your resume might look great, but if the content doesn’t impress potential employers, you won’t be hired. This podcast outlines the different types of resumes so you can tailor your resume to suit specific employers.

Apr 25, 20137 min

Editing Tips—Active and Passive Voice Podcast

As you are writing your novel, it is helpful to keep some tips in mind that will help strengthen your overall storytelling. One way to improve your writing is to use the active rather than the passive voice. If you are interested in learning more about active and passive voice, listen to this podcast!

Apr 17, 20134 min

Expository Writing Podcast

If you have to write an expository essay, but don't know how, then this podcast is the perfect tool to help you learn. After becoming informed about the characteristics of an expository piece, how they are formatted, what should be included and methods to writing them, you will be ready to begin!

Apr 11, 20134 min

How to Use Quotation Marks Podcast

Welcome to part two of our How to Use Quotation Marks podcast, the perfect resource for learners who want to hear about quotation marks instead of just reading about them. Are you ready for another "nonstop riot of grammatical chills and thrills"? Knowing where to place quotation marks and which type to use can be confusing. That's why Scribendi's editors have prepared this podcast explaining the use of quotation marks in meta-language and highlighting cases of unusual and/or incorrect usage....

Mar 28, 20134 min

Understanding Social Networking Podcast

Social networking sites have become a popular way to communicate for both personal and business motives, so this podcast gives you a foundation for understanding online social networks, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. We also highlight the importance of expanding your networks and portraying yourself favorably with your profile.

Mar 21, 20135 min

The Semicolon and Colon Podcast

Using semicolons and colons in your writing allows you to include more information; however, the proper use of these valuable punctuation tools can also be confusing. This podcast will help you understand how to use semicolons and colons appropriately.

Mar 14, 20138 min

The Preposition Proposition Podcast

An incorrect preposition can drastically change your intended meaning. Although little words such as at and on can seem insignificant, believe us when we say that they are quite important. Using them appropriately will make your writing clear and easy to understand, but this can be difficult if you are inexperienced with writing English. If you are interested in better understanding what prepositions are, how to use them properly, and how to avoid confusion, we hope this podcast will prove helpf...

Mar 07, 20136 min

The Plot Skeleton Podcast: How to Write a Plot Outline

A plot skeleton can also be called a plot outline—the structure or bare bones of a story. How to write a successful plot outline that incorporates characters, plot, and climax is the subject of this podcast.

Feb 28, 20134 min

The Comma—Podcast Part Two: Using Commas

While The Comma-Part 1 looked at the basic meaning and rules behind the comma, this second instillation goes farther into addressing when to actually use this form of punctuation. By giving an explanation and examples of incorporating commas appropriately into writing such things as dates, titles, addresses, and coordinate adjectives, this podcast is beneficial to those wanting to learn how to communicate clearly through the proper use of the comma.

Feb 21, 20136 min

Technical Writing Podcast

Technical writers have to be clear and concise to convey complex information to a general audience. If you want to learn more about how to write manuals, training material, or other documentation of a technical nature, then this podcast will be of use. Pointers, such as know your audience and inject some personality, are included in this podcast. These and other basic rules will help make you a good technical writer.

Feb 14, 20135 min

Lab Report Writing Podcast

Formatting your report is one thing; writing it is another. This podcast provides ten key suggestions, such as to approach your document with as much professionalism as possible and begin each paragraph with a topic sentence. These tips will help you write a successful lab report.

Jan 31, 20134 min

Lab Report Format Podcast

How you format your lab report is important if you want your work to be organized and clear to readers. This podcast details how to format your report properly.

Jan 24, 20138 min

Lab Report Citation Style Podcast

Are you in a science program that requires you to write lab reports or a scientific paper? If so, it is important for you to follow the correct citation style. This podcast details scientific citation styles.

Jan 17, 20135 min

How to Write a Query Letter Podcast

A query letter is a way for you to attract the attention of an editor who may not otherwise read your unsolicited manuscript. Editors read query letters to find new content, and writing one that uses a business format can help. Of course, having a good hook is critical!

Jan 10, 20136 min

How to Write a Press Release Podcast

Press releases are important to any business that wishes to highlight company events. Such releases generate public interest and awareness of a business, product, and/or service. This podcast outlines how to write an effective press release.

Jan 03, 20135 min

How to Write a Preface and a Foreword Podcast

If you have decided to write a preface or have been asked to write a forward, you may require some guidance. In this podcast, we explain a preface and a forward, as well as what to include in them.

Dec 27, 20124 min
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