Category: Level 3 pages

If you’re returning to a university setting for the first time since earning your undergraduate degree, getting back into the scholarly mindset can be difficult. Even if you’ve been taking classes off-and-on, when trying...

How to Compose a Resume When You’re Changing Careers Switching careers can feel like starting from scratch, especially if you’ve spent a long time in your previous field. Your old resume—filled with responsibilities and...

Writing your first resume can feel like as big an obstacle as landing your first job. First time job applicants should remember that potential employers with entry-level openings won’t be expecting their applicants to...

At some point in life, almost everyone has been scolded by a parent or teacher for using me when they should’ve used I. While this misconduct might send chills down grammarian spines, it’s fairly...

A dangling participle is like a sentence with a little “whoops” moment, where the word or phrase meant to describe something doesn’t quite have a clear target. Usually, it is a matter of the...

A misplaced modifier is like a sentence that’s been caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. It happens when a descriptive word or phrase ends up in the wrong spot, making the...

Artificial intelligence is everywhere these days–from chatbots and search engines, to audio and video tools. The world of writing, and student papers in particular, is no exception. While there may be legitimate uses for...

For even experienced students, formatting a paper can be a daunting task. For that reason, the Excelsior Online Writing Lab created this template to give writers a foundation for formatting using the Modern Language...