Grammar and Writing Advice

Grammar and Writing Advice

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.

Episodes

What's the Point? How to Write a Great Thesis Statement Podcast

December 5, 2013 • 8 mins
A thorough and precise thesis statement is one of the most important aspects of writing an impressionable essay, as it can guide your reader through your paper and help to clarify your argument. This podcast is great for students who need assistance with choosing a topic and organizing main findings. We also provide English and social science thesis examples that are extremely helpful!
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Understanding Punctuation Podcast

November 28, 2013 • 6 mins
Punctuation can be confusing and sometimes frustrating. If you want to better understand the fundamentals of punctuation, this podcast will help. It includes five key punctuation rules that will ease your frustration.
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Scientific Papers Podcast: Plain Talk on What Your Professor Wants

November 21, 2013 • 5 mins
Writing a scientific paper is different than writing, say a theory paper, and there are certain things your professor will be looking for. This podcast will tell you how to write a clear thesis and produce a proper scientific paper.
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Resume Fraud and Padding Podcast

November 14, 2013 • 4 mins
It is important to sell your skills and experience in your resume, but it is also important to be honest. Resume fraud is unacceptable. This helpful podcast defines resume fraud and provides tips on how to make your resume stand out without being dishonest.
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Plagiarism and Its Repercussions: The Podcast

November 7, 2013 • 4 mins
Plagiarism is the act of representing someone else's ideas as your own and is a serious offense. As discussed in this podcast, properly citing your sources is one way to avoid plagiarism.
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Organizing Information for Business Writing Podcast

October 31, 2013 • 5 mins
Proper business writing can help you engage your audience and map out your ideas. If you are looking to decide on a topic for a business pitch and want to make connections between your gathered information. This podcast has helpful tips for you, including how to organize your subtopics.
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How to Write a Book Report—Podcast Part One

October 24, 2013 • 5 mins
Writing a book report can be a detailed process and the first step involves taking notes. Tips for taking notes and what you should be looking for, such as character patterns and symbolism, are discussed in this podcast. These tips will help you build a foundation for your report.
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How Business Editing Will Help You Avoid Redundancies Podcast

October 17, 2013 • 4 mins
Redundancy comes across as unprofessional in business writing, so it is important to be clear and concise instead of overly wordy. This podcast will supply you with ways to improve your business writing skills so you are precise and professional.
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Improve Your Understanding of Appositives Podcast

October 10, 2013 • 5 mins
Understanding sentence structure and grammar can be difficult. In this podcast, we discuss appositives and provide examples. This podcast gives the rules for using appositives correctly.
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Bringing Your Plot to a Good Resolution Podcast

October 3, 2013 • 3 mins
Are you looking for a good way to end your story, searching for the best way to leave your protagonist and resolve your plot? This podcast will help you decide the best way to end your plot with its insightful tips regarding protagonists and how to avoid a "paper dragon".
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The Brackets Podcast: Square, Curly, and Angle Brackets

September 26, 2013 • 4 mins
This podcast provides detailed definitions of the three brackets commonly used: Square, Curly, and Angle Brackets. We elaborate on these definitions using multiple examples of when each bracket is appropriate.
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Capitalization Podcast: Not Sure When to Use Capitalization?

September 19, 2013 • 4 mins
When am I supposed to use capitalization? If this is a question you ask yourself, then listen to this podcast.
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PowerPoint Podcast: Is Your PowerPoint Presentation Getting You Down?

September 12, 2013 • 3 mins
When giving a presentation, visual aids can be both helpful to the speaker and enticing to the viewer. This podcast will give you helpful tips for making an attention grabbing PowerPoint presentation, such as spending time on your opening and closing slide and incorporating a striking visual theme.
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Editing Tips—The Wandering Only Podcast

September 5, 2013 • 4 mins
In formal academic writing, the placement or improper use of "only" is a mistake that can affect the clarity of your work and potentially change the overall meaning of your sentences. This podcast details how to avoid the wandering only and also gives examples.
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Improve Your Writing Skills Podcast: Great Writing is in the Details

August 29, 2013 • 5 mins
Having a great idea isn’t enough; you have to know how to communicate it. This podcast provides suggestions, such as avoiding repetition or using original thought, to help you better express your ideas in writing.
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Thesis/Dissertation Writing Podcast Series: What is a Thesis?

August 22, 2013 • 4 mins
If you are considering furthering your academic career, it is important you know what will be expected of you when writing your dissertation or thesis. The difference between the two is discussed in this podcast.
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Which Versus That Podcast

August 15, 2013 • 3 mins
Both native English speakers and English learners alike find it difficult to grasp the difference between "which" and "that." Part of the confusion that surrounds these two words stems from the fact that the two words are essentially interchangeable in British English. However, in American English, "which" and "that" are used to distinguish between restrictive and non-restrictive clauses and to modify the properties of pronouns. ...
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How to Write a Great Essay Podcast

August 8, 2013 • 3 mins
After you have an outline and have researched your subject, it is time to write your essay. This podcast details the steps you should follow to produce a successful essay and improve your overall writing.
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How to Write a White Paper Podcast

August 1, 2013 • 4 mins
As a form of official political or business writing, a white paper is supposed to point out problems and ways to fix them. This podcast details what a white paper is, how to format one, and ways to distribute and publish one.
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How to Write an Employee Recommendation Letter Podcast

July 25, 2013 • 3 mins
If you are asked to write an employee letter of recommendation, it is important you have all the information you need to present the employee in an appropriate light. In this podcast, we offer suggestions, such as stating why the employee is a good worker and describing the characteristics that make them successful. A powerful conclusion also helps!
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