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Notes on writing, originality and the habits behind good work.
Generaloriginal writing6 min read
A practical note-taking structure separates quotations, summaries and observations before source language reaches your draft.
Learn when source wording belongs in a summary, when it needs quotation marks, and how to avoid patchwriting while keeping ideas accurate.
Generalcitation practice6 min read
A practical guide to citing datasets, reports, and survey results while preserving the context needed to interpret a number.
Generaloriginal writing7 min read
A practical method for reading, note-taking, drafting, and checking paraphrases so borrowed ideas are credited clearly.
Generalsimilarity review5 min read
A practical method for reviewing matched text, checking attribution, and revising your own draft before submission.
Generalcitation checking7 min read
A two-pass method for finding missing references, unused entries, and citation mismatches before you submit your paper.
A practical way to decide which facts, interpretations, and details in your draft need a citation before submission.
Generalsimilarity checking7 min read
Quoted text can raise a similarity score for valid reasons. Learn how to inspect matches, check citations, and assess each result in context.
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