Student guides
Clear, step-by-step answers to the questions students ask most, from formatting a paper in APA to writing a SWOT analysis.
Formatting & Citations
ASA Format and Citation Guide (7th Edition) With Examples
How to format a paper in ASA style (7th edition): title page, headings, in-text citations and reference list, with examples you can copy.
8 min read Formatting & CitationsHow to Cite a Website in APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago and ASA
Copy-ready formats and examples for citing a website or web page in APA 7, MLA 9, Harvard and Chicago style, including pages with no author or no date.
3 min read Formatting & CitationsHow to Paraphrase Without Plagiarizing (With Examples)
How to paraphrase in 5 steps, with good and bad examples, when to paraphrase, summarize or quote, and how to cite a paraphrase.
3 min read Formatting & CitationsHarvard Referencing Style: In-Text Citations and Reference List Guide
Harvard referencing made simple: in-text citations and reference list formats for books, journal articles and websites, and how it differs from APA.
2 min read Formatting & CitationsHow to Format a Paper in APA Style (7th Edition): Complete Guide
Step-by-step APA 7 formatting guide covering the title page, margins, font, headings, in-text citations and reference list, with examples you can copy.
4 min read Formatting & CitationsMLA Format (9th Edition): Heading, Works Cited and Examples
MLA format in one page: the MLA heading, header, margins, in-text citations and Works Cited, with a first-page example, 10 citation examples and a checklist.
5 min readEssay Writing
How to Write a Compare and Contrast Essay (Outline, Example and Topics)
How to write a compare and contrast essay: block vs point-by-point structure, thesis, transitions, an outline template, a full example and topics.
5 min read Essay WritingHow to Write a Conclusion for an Essay (With Examples)
How to write a strong essay conclusion that restates your thesis and ties your points together, with examples, a template and mistakes to avoid.
3 min read Essay WritingHow to Write a Discussion Post: Examples, Template and Replies
How to write a discussion post that earns full marks: structure, length, APA citations, example posts, replies to classmates and a template.
9 min read Essay WritingHow to Write a Personal Statement for College or Grad School
How to write a personal statement or college essay: brainstorming questions, a structure that works, an example opening and mistakes to avoid.
3 min read Essay WritingHow to Write a Rhetorical Analysis Essay (SOAPSTone, Ethos, Pathos, Logos)
How to write a rhetorical analysis essay with SOAPSTone, ethos, pathos and logos, plus a thesis formula, an outline and example paragraphs.
3 min read Essay WritingHow to Write an Essay Introduction (Hook, Context and Thesis)
How to write an essay introduction in 3 steps (hook, background and thesis) with examples, a template and the mistakes that cost marks.
3 min read Essay WritingArgumentative Essay Structure and Format (Outline and Examples)
Argumentative essay structure and format: thesis, body paragraphs, counterargument and rebuttal, conclusion, the Toulmin model and an outline.
3 min read Essay WritingEssay Outline Format, Template and Examples (How to Write One)
Essay outline format explained, with a free copy-and-paste template and full examples for argumentative, expository and compare-and-contrast essays.
6 min read Essay WritingHow Many Words Is a Page? (1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 Pages Double-Spaced)
One page is about 275 words double-spaced or 550 single-spaced. 5 pages ≈ 1,375 words, 10 pages ≈ 2,750. Free converter and full table.
3 min read Essay WritingHow to Write a Reflective Essay Using Gibbs' Reflective Cycle
How to write a reflective essay with Gibbs' reflective cycle, used in nursing, education and social work, with example sentences for each stage.
2 min read Essay WritingHow to Write a Thesis Statement: Formula, Steps and 15 Examples
How to write a thesis statement in 4 steps, with a simple formula, fill-in templates and 15 examples for argumentative, analytical and research papers.
5 min readScience & Technical
How to Write a Nursing Care Plan (ADPIE Format With Example)
How to write a nursing care plan with the ADPIE process: NANDA-I diagnosis, SMART goals, interventions with rationales and a full example.
3 min read Science & TechnicalHow to Write a Lab Report: Format, Sections and Example
How to write a lab report: title, abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion and references, with tips for graphs and error analysis.
2 min readResearch Writing
How to Write a Research Paper Step by Step
How to write a research paper in 8 steps, from choosing a topic and finding sources to outlining, drafting, citing and revising.
3 min read Research WritingHow to Avoid Plagiarism: 8 Practical Tips for Students
What counts as plagiarism, including self-plagiarism and patchwriting, and 8 practical ways to avoid it through citing, paraphrasing, quoting and note-taking.
2 min read Research WritingHow to Write a Literature Review: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to search, organize and write a literature review, with thematic, chronological and methodological structures, synthesis tips and a sample outline.
2 min read Research WritingHow to Write an Abstract for a Research Paper (With Example)
Learn how to write a clear 150–250-word abstract covering purpose, methods, results and conclusions, with a template, an example and common mistakes to avoid.
2 min read Research WritingHow to Write an Annotated Bibliography (APA and MLA Examples)
Learn what an annotated bibliography is, the difference between descriptive and evaluative annotations, and how to format one in APA and MLA, with examples.
2 min readBusiness & Case Studies
How to Write a Case Study Analysis: Format, Steps and Example
How to write a case study analysis for business, nursing or law: the standard format, a step-by-step process, a worked example and a template you can copy.
4 min read Business & Case StudiesHow to Write a PESTLE Analysis (With Example)
How to write a PESTLE (PESTEL) analysis: the six factors, questions to ask for each, a worked example and how to link it to SWOT.
2 min read Business & Case StudiesHow to Write a SWOT Analysis (With Example and Template)
How to write a SWOT analysis step by step: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, a worked example, a TOWS matrix and a template.
3 min read