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03/15/19

How to avoid using lot of I's in the personal essay?

I am writing my statement of purpose for applying to grad school. When I read my statement of purpose I see a lot of "I"s: >I did this >I worked on this >I want to >I got to learn... more

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Writing

03/15/19

Possibly convoluted sentence, but is it correct?

I saw this sentence in an email — is it actually correct? > In light of the time and effort you have spent and may otherwise continue to spend on dealing with their repeated requests for... more

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Writing

03/15/19

Single noun that encompasses both writer and speaker?

While writing and speaking are two different skill sets, they have much in common, and there are many people highly skilled in both. For instance, Garrison Keillor is both an excellent writer and... more

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Writing

03/15/19

Which form of address in motivation letter?

I am writing a motivation letter for a university in London, and I wanted to know which form of address is common? > - Dear Sir or Madam - To whom it may concern Thanks in advance.

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Writing English Word Usage Writing Style

03/15/19

Is it considered good style to use “relatedly” to start a sentence?

I sometimes like to start sentences with “Relatedly,”, as you might start them with “besides”, “however”, “furthermore,” and so on. (“Like” in that I find the word practical and concise. It could... more

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Writing Proofreading Editing Phrasing

03/15/19

When my story has a powerful phrase but that loses its power when I read it again in the next day, should I keep it or remove it?

Sometimes I have a great idea of sentence (usually for a dialogue) and it is just so nice, beautiful, epic, badass, powerful, or whatever other positive impression. However, sometimes I read it... more

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Writing

03/15/19

Capitalization of "the Company"?

I am writing a business plan. It is lengthy, so instead of always mentioning the company by its full name, I will write, "the company provides...". Another writer wants me to capitalize "The... more

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Writing English Grammar Writing Style

03/14/19

User tutorial: to be written in first or second person?

I'm writing a user tutorial but I'm unsure as to what perspective it should be written from e.g., first, second? The tutorial is a friendly guide showing how the user should do x. Example: >... more

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Writing Grammar

03/14/19

Same as or "same with" in this context?

Here is a quick question. Same with A, we also select this method to evaluate the plan. Same as A, we also select this method to evaluate the plan. Which one is a better way for academic... more

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Writing Grammar Ellipsis

03/14/19

What are the uses of ellipses in essays?

I’m wondering about how ellipses are used in essays. Are there any examples that I could see?

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Writing English Numbers Capitalization

03/14/19

Should I capitalise the first letter when a sentence starts with a number?

When starting a sentence with a number, should the first letter be capitalised?For example,> 96% **R**eal meat.or> 96% **r**eal meat.

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Writing

03/14/19

Apostrophe or not to classify "names"?

In the following sentence, what would be the best way to classify a "name"? When I googled, there were many examples that used the term "stupid kid names," but does an apostrophe add more clarity... more

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Writing English Proofreading

03/14/19

What is dissertation editing?

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Writing Proofreading Editing Academic Writing

03/14/19

How do I escape my own experience?

When writing academic text, you're often in the position of having to write introductory or explanatory material for your audience. Usually you write this kind of material after you've explored the... more

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Writing English Pronouns Writing Style

03/14/19

Pronoun in English without specific referent?

Writing academic essays in English can be a daunting task for the EFL writer (my native language is German), but for me a very specific problem gives me headaches and leaves me sitting with a... more

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Writing English Writing Style American English

03/14/19

When to use named and called?

I am writing my Statement of Purpose. I am writing a sentence such as > *I moved to a small town called Falmouth where I* .... Should I use *named* or *called*? > *I moved to a small town... more

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Writing Proofreading Editing Contracts

03/14/19

At what point does an author deal with an editor?

I'm just wondering: at which point do you have to deal with the editor, and what are the (possible) consequences? That is, when is the editor's involvement greatest? After or before a deal?I'd... more

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Writing English Grammar Writing Style

03/14/19

Is it correct to combine multiple clauses into one sentence?

Is it correct to combine multiple clauses (sub sentences) into one? For example, let us consider this sentence: > *On managerial side, I am experienced in accounting software, have been working... more

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Writing English Proofreading Etymology

03/14/19

Why does an ellipsis have three dots?

It might be an odd question, but I'm trying to comprehend why do we use three dots in an ellipsis. Wouldn't two dots suffice? An ellipsis serves a dual purpose, it can be used to either denote an... more

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Writing Grammar Passive Voice Writing Style

03/14/19

Is using passive voice "bad form"?

Whenever I create a document in Microsoft Word, it complains about a lot of my sentences being in passive voice. But, when I read that sentence aloud, it sounds fine to me. I am not sure if it is... more

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Writing Proofreading Editing Style

03/14/19

Are there any rules to follow about the narrator mixing past and present tense in writing?

I'm editing a short story that's been written in the past tense, however at some points I slip up and use a lot of present tense to describe some scenes. Thing is, it's happened often enough that... more

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Writing English Grammar Punctuation

03/14/19

Comma or not? Question or Period?

> Before[...] you asked if I was _____. Should there be a comma after 'before' or is the ellipsis okay? Also, should the sentence end with a period or a question mark?

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Writing English Period Writing Style

03/14/19

Does the abbreviation for Saint in a church name require a period?

In referring to a local church, does the name "St Giles" require a period after the "St"? I was told that to add a period confuses it with the abbreviation for street.

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Writing

03/14/19

What do all capital letters typically refer to in writing?

In many error messages and conversations, I come across words in all capital letters, as demonstrated in the examples below. > ERROR: Please type your e-mail address. or > ME: I can't make... more

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Writing English Conjunctions Writing Style

03/14/19

Using "And" at the beginning of a sentence?

Since I first learned English, I have been holding this understanding that "and", as a conj. but unlike "but", can only connect two clauses, not two sentences ended with periods.But recently, I... more

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How to avoid using lot of I's in the personal essay?

Possibly convoluted sentence, but is it correct?

Single noun that encompasses both writer and speaker?

Which form of address in motivation letter?

Is it considered good style to use “relatedly” to start a sentence?

When my story has a powerful phrase but that loses its power when I read it again in the next day, should I keep it or remove it?

Capitalization of "the Company"?

User tutorial: to be written in first or second person?

Same as or "same with" in this context?

What are the uses of ellipses in essays?

Should I capitalise the first letter when a sentence starts with a number?

Apostrophe or not to classify "names"?

What is dissertation editing?

How do I escape my own experience?

Pronoun in English without specific referent?

When to use named and called?

At what point does an author deal with an editor?

Is it correct to combine multiple clauses into one sentence?

Why does an ellipsis have three dots?

Is using passive voice "bad form"?

Are there any rules to follow about the narrator mixing past and present tense in writing?

Comma or not? Question or Period?

Does the abbreviation for Saint in a church name require a period?

What do all capital letters typically refer to in writing?

Using "And" at the beginning of a sentence?

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