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Grammarly vs. Ginger Grammar Checkers – Which Is Better?

We’ve all heard of the automated online proofreading services, Grammarly and Ginger. They check your...

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Is the Word “Is” a Verb?

Some words in English are so common that we might easily forget which part of...

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How to Check Your Grammar Online for Free

Whether you’re a student, a professional, or somewhere in between who writes content regularly, you...

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A Guide to Writing Creative Nonfiction

Creative nonfiction is a genre that uses literary elements usually associated with fiction writing (e.g.,...

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How to Write Slam Poetry

Slam poetry is popular with writers from all backgrounds. But what exactly is slam poetry,...

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A Guide to the Present Progressive Tense

The present progressive tense is a form of the present tense. It’s a fairly common...

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What Is Gray Literature?

Gray literature is data or information that hasn’t been published by commercial publishers and distributors....

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What Is Phenomenological Research?

Phenomenological research (aka the study of phenomena) is qualitative research that aims to learn more...

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6 Synonyms for Love

Because the word love can mean so many different things, it’s frequently used. But repeating...

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Grammar: When to Use Do, Does, and Did

Verbs are essential to creating complete sentences, as they help us express physical actions (She...

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5 Tips for Improving Sentence Structure

In elementary school, children are taught that a sentence begins with a capital letter and...

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How to Write an Acrostic Poem

Whether you’re a professional poet, someone who’s learning to write poetry, or a poetry teacher,...

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