In academic writing, plagiarism involves using words, ideas, or information from a source without including a citation. Plagiarism seems like an innocent mistake, but when someone is caught, the consequences can be severe. In 2018, for example, the University of Toronto stripped Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Director of Education Chris Spence of his PhD […]

There is more to it, but copy editing is checking for the use of proper wordage, conciseness, and fact-checking. Copy Editor vs. Proofreader: What’s the Difference? To correct writing, you just need to know proper grammar and spelling. Right? Not exactly. There’s a big difference in a copy editor vs. proofreader. They both know a […]

Whenever you modify a noun with more than one word, you need a hyphen. Lots of people don’t follow this rule, so it’s a great way to show you actually walk the walk. 11 Tips for Editing Your Own Writing (Plus a Checklist) Good editing can transform a mediocre piece of content into something great. […]