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April 8, 2026

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Academic Integrity for Educators: A Complete Guide to Strategies, Policies, and Tools

Introduction Academic integrity for educators is no longer a straightforward standard to uphold. Violations are rising, and the more pressing challenge isn't catching misconduct after the fact; it's building conditions where honest, original work is the…

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January 29, 2026

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Why Do Students Plagiarize? Accidental or Deliberate?

Why Do Students Plagiarize? Accidental or Deliberate? Students plagiarize for a range of academic, emotional, and practical reasons. While plagiarism ultimately falls into accidental or deliberate categories, the underlying motivations are often more nuanced.…

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how to avoid using “we,” “you,” and “i” in an essay

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October 27, 2022

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How To Avoid Using “We,” “You,” And “I” in an Essay

Maintaining a formal voice while writing academic essays and papers is essential to sound objective. Academic writing not only requires clarity and structure but also demands originality and accuracy. Tools…

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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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March 14, 2021

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Writing for the Common App: Advice and Strategies

The Common Application, or, the “Common App,” is arguably one of the most important constants in the college admissions process. It's also known to students as their primary challenge leading…

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December 1, 2020

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Being a Productive Writer in the Age of Distraction

Let's face it, there's plenty to do on the internet. You can watch viral videos, live feeds, get carried away in online encyclopedias and research journals, play games with friends,…

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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,…

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August 29, 2020

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Crafting a Compelling Personal Statement

There comes a time for many of us, where you may be asked for a personal statement. At first glance it may seem like a straight-forward hurdle on the road…

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June 4, 2020

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Avoiding Plagiarism in Online Learning

One of the most disheartening scenarios as a teacher takes place when you discover that a student plagiarized. The repercussions from reporting the student’s academic dishonesty, and the potentially stained…

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Writing tips for people who hate writing

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March 4, 2020

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Writing tips for people who hate writing

Writing is an activity that, for some, is both invigorating and cathartic. However, not everybody has the same thoughts on the subject. If you are one of those people who…

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August 1, 2019

Read time 6 mins

Plagiarism 101: What is it?

What is Plagiarism? Simply put, plagiarism is the practice of representing someone else’s intellectual property as your own. Even if it’s accidental, it’s still plagiarism. For example, let’s say you’re…