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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 a plot twist in your story
When executed carefully, a plot twist has the power to shock and dazzle your reader. Learn how you can incorporate one into your writing.
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What's the difference between a memoir and an autobiography?
Explore the differences between memoirs, autobiographies, and biographies.
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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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Is It Apologize Or Apologise Or Apologies?
Confused about whether to use apologize vs. apologise? Or, wait! Is it apologies? Read our guide to learn the correct spelling based on different scenarios.
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Grammar 101: Building a Foundation for Great Writing with Grammar Basics
Get a quick schooling in Grammar 101 with this guide from Microsoft 365. Learn some beginning grammar basics and find tools to take your writing to new heights.
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