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APA: Non-Biased Language, Paraphrasing, and References

APA style is used in most scientific and research writing. Because these areas can cover very complex and complicated topics, it is important to provide as much…

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How to deal with those pesky journalists, according to a journalist

I was halfway through a Written Feedback for a newspaper article this week and took a moment to look at the words I was using –lede, nut…

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The Presidency Is Being Campaigned For! Politics and the Power of the Passive Voice

Americans will choose their next president on November 6, 2012.  Although this is many months away, the campaign for the presidency is already in full swing.  Each…

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Quick Questions—On Journaling for a Class

Question: I am writing a journal for one of my classes.  Normally when I write a journal I write as if I am speaking out loud or…

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For elevated language, FB M-W!

Open Writing Center appointments are as scarce as golden tickets lately.  As due dates approach and new assignments hit the table, WConline is accumulating more hits of…

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Writers can use the online tool BibMe to craft bibliographies quickly.