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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Introduction Productivity is one of the most important aspects of any software project. There are many ways to improve productivity in your project team, but most of them require strict deadlines. For example, if you want to improve your team’s productivity, you need to give them strict deadlines to finish their tasks by the deadline. […]

How to write a marketing plan A marketing plan is like a GPS for your business: it shows you the best way to reach your sales and revenue goals while avoiding any time-consuming and costly errors along the way. BDC Senior Business Advisor Mallika Kazim provides some tips for developing a marketing plan that will […]

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10 Tips for Managing Small Business Finances Managing finances can be a challenge for any small business owner. Often, the reason your small business is successful is because of the skills you bring to making your product or providing your service. If you don’t have a lot of experience with managing business finances, it can […]

Ways to Manage Stress Stress is part of being human, and it can help motivate you to get things done. Even high stress from serious illness, job loss, a death in the family, or a painful life event can be a natural part of life. You may feel down or anxious, and that’s normal too […]

How to write a Thank you E-mail to your boss with 5 samples In this post, you will be equipped with the necessary dos and don’ts when writing a thank you email to your boss alongside few samples to give you a head start as to what is required. Writing a thank you email to […]

When and How to Follow Up After an Interview Jobseekers often have a hard time deciding the best way to follow up after an interview. Once it’s over, you’re instantly waiting for feedback. When you are eager to hear about a new opportunity, it can be frustrating to wait, but sometimes the interview process takes […]