Reading one 750 word passage is hard. Reading four 750 word passages in a row and answering 52 questions within 65 minutes seems impossible, but don’t fret! Once you get some key strategies under your belt, you’ll find that the SAT Reading test isn’t so bad. Reading is one skill, writing is another. If you […] ...

You’ve just finished writing what you think is the perfect paper, or at least one within the required word count. A proofread is SO needed, but you’re totally brain dead after working on it for hours. At times like these, a paper checker could be a BIG help. A grammar checker, like the one offered with […] ...

It can be difficult to work up the courage to ask someone for a reference, whether you want to list them on a job application or need them to write you a letter of recommendation. But strong references are incredibly important: they increase your odds of getting that new job or being admitted to your […] ...

When you’re free to write without the constraints of academic papers, unexpected things can happen. You might even surprise yourself with what comes flowing from your fingers! Try these creative writing exercises to tap into your expressive side while keeping your brain nimble this summer. Want to turn your creative writing exercises into a finished […] ...

We smell summer in the air (and maybe BBQ)! No more papers to write, APA citations to create, or tests to stress about. Summer school might be last on your list of things that make a really great summer. However, with the summer break stretching on for two to three months, there are lots of […] ...

Many colleges and universities offer summer school programs with a wide range of courses for those who want to continue learning while regular classes are on a break. Adding to your education and gaining extra academic credits may seem like the smartest way to spend the summer, but it isn’t necessarily the right choice for […] ...

Your teacher might have asked you to include an annotated bibliography in a paper. Never fear—it’s easy to create annotated citations with Citation Machine! First of all, what is an annotated bibliography? Unlike a traditional works cited page, the citations in an annotated bibliography are followed by a short description, or annotation, of around 100-150 […] ...

Published by Citation Machine, 5/16/18 Do you ever wonder why one student fails, while another succeeds? It’s generally believed that for students to succeed academically, they must “study hard.” Of course, there’s plenty of research showing that the duration and quality of one’s studying affects the grades they receive. Still, everyone knows that success isn’t […] ...

You did it! Papers complete with MLA citations are handed in. Exams are done. Library books are returned. Congrats—you finally completed the hard-won battle of receiving that degree! After you’ve recovered from all the graduation celebrations and found a place on the wall for your diploma, it’s time to start applying for jobs. Finding your […] ...

by Amanda Cross Keeping up with a college lecture could be an Olympic sport. Some students are so afraid of missing something important that they write down everything. But this can be dangerous, as it means there’s lots of extraneous fluff to dig through later. Save yourself time and effort: look for auditory and visual […] ...