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How to Use Et Al. in Every Format—Et Al. Meaning

What is “et al.”? What does et al. mean? We cover how to use et al. and common mistakes made when using it in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, Vancouver, and Turabian styles.

Quotation Marks: When to Use Single or Double Quotes

Can't decide between single or double quotes? We'll teach you how and when to use single and double quotation marks.

How to Write an Academic Essay with References and Citations

If you're wondering how to write an academic essay with references, look no further. Learn how to use in-text citations and references according to various style guides.

Examples of Academic Writing

With Scribendi's examples of academic writing at your side, you are sure to model your academic writing appropriately.

How to Create a Professional College, Master’s, or Graduate Student Email Signature

Applying for a job, grant, or program? Learn how to create a professional college, master's, or Ph.D. student email signature that will help you succeed.

Advice vs. Advise

Confused about "advice" vs. "advise"? Discover the difference between "advice" and "advise" in our latest blog post.

How Scribendi Uses AI to Improve Your Writing

Scribendi combines professional editors with best-in-class artificial intelligence to deliver peerless editing and proofreading. Learn more about our propriety editing tools, which use natural language processing and machine learning to deliver high-quality results.

How to Cite a Tweet in APA, Chicago, and MLA

How do you cite a tweet? Moreover, can you cite a tweet? We answer your questions with examples from APA, MLA, and the Chicago Manual of Style.

How to Write Scientific Names

Need to know the rules for writing a scientific name? Learn how to write scientific names, as well as how to format them.

5 Healthy Writing Habits (For Less Stress and Better Writing)

Feeling overwhelmed by the writing process? Here are five healthy writing habits to help you reduce stress and improve your writing skills.

Active Reading: Strategies for Success

Want to learn how to read actively? These active reading strategies will help you (or your students) hone this essential skill.

How to Upload and Save a Custom Style Guide (Using Scribendi's New Feature)

Learn how to use Scribendi's new custom style guide feature. Save custom style guides to your personal library and easily attach them to your orders.

Academic Email Etiquette: Tips for Contacting Scholars in Your Field

Confused about academic email etiquette? Our tips will help you contact other scholars with confidence.

Using the First Person in Academic Writing: Can I Use "I"?

Can I Use "I"? It's a question nearly all new academics ask. We discuss whether using the first person in academic writing should be avoided or embraced.