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thesis statement
July 10, 2026
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What Is a Thesis Statement? Definition, Examples & How to Write One
Key Pointers A thesis statement is a one- or two-sentence summary of the main argument your essay is going to make. It tells the reader what you’re arguing and why…
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Person holding pencil to notebook, preparing to write an outline for an essay.
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December 16, 2021
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How to Write an Outline for an Essay?

Essay outlines are a useful preliminary step when writing a research paper. They help you get your thoughts in order and build a more persuasive essay. They’re so useful that…
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November 12, 2021
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Self-Plagiarism: Does It Really Count?

Self-Plagiarism: Does It Really Count? Most people agree that plagiarism is ethically wrong and professionally problematic. Presenting someone else’s work as your own is considered intellectual theft after all. But…
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What Are The Consequences of Plagiarism?
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November 10, 2021
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What Are The Consequences of Plagiarism?

Plagiarism is the copying, paraphrasing, or spinning of someone else's work without providing them with appropriate credit. Plagiarism is taken seriously by schools around the globe, but also by employers and…
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Supplemental Essay
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May 9, 2021
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Acing the Common App Supplemental Essay

As if completing a Common App essay wasn't enough, colleges across the United States often require additional supplemental essays (if whenever they're considered "optional" by the institution, students should always…
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Writer's Block
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October 30, 2020
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Overcoming Writer’s Block

It’s Friday afternoon - the deadline your professor set for that research paper is fast approaching; the problem? You haven't even started writing! If this scenario sounds all too familiar,…