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Writing Essentials for Beginners: How to Get Started
Learn how to start writing with the help of this guide to writing for beginners from Microsoft 365. Explore writing essentials, tips, and more.
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How to Use Quotation Marks: Rules with Commas, Periods, and More
Learn the rules for using quotation marks in your writing with this guide from Microsoft 365. See how to use question marks with commas, periods, and more.
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What is Parallelism in Writing?
Understand what parallelism is and how to use it with this overview from Microsoft 365. Learn how to avoid common parallel structure mistakes.
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What is the Passive Voice?
Learn what passive voice is with this overview from Microsoft 365. Understand when it’s appropriate to use passive voice with examples and tips.
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All About Semicolons: How to Use Them in Your Writing
Start using semicolons in your writing—and do so correctly—with the help of this grammar guide from Microsoft 365. Explore semicolon rules and examples.
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How to write an introduction for a research paper
Research paper introductions do a lot of work. From scope, context and importance; learn how to effectively write a research paper introduction.
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How to Use Quotation Marks: Rules with Commas, Periods, and More
Learn the rules for using quotation marks in your writing with this guide from Microsoft 365. See how to use question marks with commas, periods, and more.
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The Types of Dashes—and How to Use Them
Understand the differences between types of dashes—em dashes, en dashes, and hyphen—and learn when to use them with the help of Microsoft 365.
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How to write a great cover letter for a job
Cover letters are essential compliments to a strong resume. Learn how to write a cover letter that highlights your strengths and abilities.
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