So, you’ve used a set of parentheses in a sentence and now you’re wondering: where on earth does the period go? While it would be nice if the answer was as simple as “Before” or “After” the final parenthesis, the real answer is…”it depends.” But don’t worry! It’s not complicated
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So, what’s an em dash? In short, it’s one of the coolest and most useful punctuation marks for sprucing up your writing. Em dashes make your writing more sophisticated—and professionally conversational. (See how I just did that, there? I inserted an em dash after “sophisticated” [looks like a hyphen but
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Let me start by saying this may be one of my favorite design hacks in PowerPoint, in part because it looks cool but also because it’s super easy to do. When creating slides, one of your primary goals should always be to help your audience focus in on your key
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When you give a presentation, it’s likely you find using a slide deck helpful. It keeps you organized, it allows you to visualize your complex information, and it helps keep your audience engaged. But have you put much thought into how designing different slide types can help your audience follow
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Today’s punctuation power tip is about the apostrophe situation in the phrase “dos and don’ts.” Many people get this one wrong, so let’s set the record straight. Apostrophes, if you remember from my post about Christmas cards, are for making nouns possessive or for creating contractions. If Stephanie owns a
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Apostrophes don’t belong in your last name on a Christmas card. Ever. (Unless, of course, you have an apostrophe in the actual spelling of your name; more on that below.) Why? Because apostrophes are a punctuation mark designed to show possession—as in, when something belongs to something else, like an
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If you’re an educator, you’ve probably heard of Bloom’s Taxonomy. Since its original publication in 1956, the now-famous classification system has been used by countless teachers across the globe to help define learning objectives. Unfortunately, most illustrations of the taxonomy are either limited (they cover only one of the three
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HOME > SPEAKING > POWERFUL PRESENTATIONS > “E” Is for ENGAGE Presentations are better with visuals. That isn’t just an opinion or personal preference. Research backs it up. If you can supplement your presentation with impactful, relevant images, people will be far more likely to pay attention and recall your
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Our popular infographic on plagiarism is being used in schools, libraries, writing centers, and businesses around the globe. In order to reach more students in more classrooms, we’ve been able to create the newest translation in Russian! A special thanks to Olga Rebrova, MD, PhD, Professor at Pirogov Russian State Medical University,
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I’ll admit: I’m a bit of a sucker for inspirational thoughts. And I’m especially vulnerable to ones that encourage me to overcome doubt, face fears, tackle challenges, prioritize my time, and seize every opportunity. Maybe that’s because I have a lot of work to do in these areas. Or maybe
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