July 2016

With any information being available and accessible on the internet, it’s so easy to copy someone else’s work. That won’t get you anywhere, though, especially if you want to become a successful and reputable freelance writer. Plagiarism is something you should take seriously. You may not realize it at first, but the consequences might be …

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* This is the first of a two-part series on fact checking. Imagine you’re attending a seminar with the intention of enriching yourself, expanding your knowledge base, or at the very least, picking up a fact or two. Let’s say it’s a TED Talk you’ve been earnestly waiting for, by one of the most respected …

Don’t Look Like an Idiot: Why You Should Fact Check Read More »

The secret to a good soufflé recipe is the fluff. You have the basic ingredients—egg, flour, butter, milk—but you will not be successful if you don’t see your baked creation rising from the ramekins. And there’s one thing you need to remember when making soufflé: you need to serve it immediately because that fluffy goodness …

Value Added Fluff: Say What? Read More »