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Simple Habits of Good Reading Make Good Writers

Posted on April 18, 2019 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Before you read As you read After you read Set a goal to read one book a year, a month, every six months—what-ever is easy for you. Pick a book on atopic that interests you. Set a time to read … Continue reading →

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To Be a Smooth Writer, Use Transitional Words and Phrases

Posted on April 2, 2019 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

I can help you put your best word forward. You can find me at dmariemarks@gmail.com or check my work online and in other posts on this blog. #amwriting #amediting #academic writer #writing

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Different ways to acknowledge sources in your work

Posted on January 13, 2019 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

All stylebooks suggest the same information regarding citing and acknowledging sources; however, the order of that information varies based on how different academic fields prioritize different elements of a source of works cited or list of references.  The Modern Language … Continue reading →

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Using quotation marks in your document? Keep commas and periods inside

Posted on December 14, 2018 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

In American English, place commas and periods inside the closing quotation mark (unlike British English). This practice came from a time when type was set by hand. The delicate period and comma outside of quotation marks at the end of … Continue reading →

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Which Verb is it? Bear or Bare

Posted on November 26, 2018 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

The verb to bear is sometimes confused with to bare. Here is a quick tip on the difference. The verb bear has a variety of meanings: to hold, to support, to exhibit, to carry oneself in a specific way, to endure, to give birth to, bear down, bear … Continue reading →

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