All posts by Elizabeth Bankston

Micro-copy refers to the short text elements used to communicate with users through an interface. The labels, prompts, messages, and captions populating apps, websites, and software may seem insignificant. Still, a well-written micro-copy can greatly enhance or detract from the user experience. Here are tips for...

With growing awareness of environmental issues, content creators need to consider adopting eco-friendly writing practices for a more sustainable approach. From DIY blogs to marketing emails, implementing a "green" content strategy benefits the planet and can attract audiences who prioritize conscious brands. Follow...

Academic and technical abilities are undeniably crucial for students. But soft skills like communication, creativity, and adaptability are equally crucial for well-rounded success in school, careers, and life. Unlike hard skills, these abilities are interpersonal and emotional. Developing strong, soft skills...

Grammarly’s spelling and grammar checking made AI-assisted writing accessible to the mainstream. But new advanced tools now augment human creativity in more profound ways. Leveraging capabilities like generating ideas, evaluating tone, providing context research, and adapting content help unlock writers’...

Visual storytelling is a powerful way to communicate ideas and connect with your audience. Images and visual elements can convey emotions, provide context, grab attention, and engage viewers in a way that text alone often cannot. Whether you’re creating a presentation, social media post, infographic, or any other...

Misinformation spreads rapidly in the digital age. But emerging blockchain technology offers new ways to authenticate content by verifying source and distribution trails. Blockchain’s decentralized, immutable ledgers are well-suited for tracing creative work and confirming validity. Adoption is still early, but...

Collecting user data like website activity, mobile app usage, or survey responses provides valuable content creation and personalization insights. However, proper handling of private information is crucial for maintaining user trust. Companies must implement rigorous privacy and security controls when gathering...

The Internet provides valuable opportunities for conducting research through online surveys, big data, social media analysis, and more. However, virtual settings also introduce new ethical challenges around privacy, informed consent, and avoiding harm. Researchers must carefully evaluate their responsibilities when...

Studying effectively is critical for academic success from middle school through college. While every student has a unique learning style, research shows specific study strategies work better than others. Applying science-backed techniques can help students master any subject. An often underestimated resource for...

Between classes, studying, extracurriculars, and social lives, students face immense demands on their time. Learning effective time management strategies early in life builds skills that pay lifelong dividends. Developing habits that structure days efficiently reduces stress and helps achieve academic and personal...

Working on a difficult essay, it seems that everything is against you. Even your Mac is glitching and cannot open the darn pdf file with that research paper you need. And when it’s finally done with the file, your Word doc freezes. I’m 100% behind you if you want to just shut it all down and go vent your...

Born out of human curiosity, imagination, and the need to complete the unfinished, reconstruction has long since become an essential tool of historical science. However, the reconstruction of destroyed architectural landmarks is a fairly new domain. In the past, the loss of a significant structure was seen as a...

Regardless of their major, college students become professional essay writers for at least 4 years – until they graduate. You write so many papers that finding a unique topic to explore becomes more and more difficult. Choosing an original slant on the age-old problem is even harder! We know how lack...

A conclusion is one of the most often overlooked parts of an essay. It may seem unnecessary and repetitive since it usually echoes the introduction. This is one of the biggest mistakes inexperienced essay writers can make. Instead, a conclusion is a vital part of any paper. So much is at stake here! It...

Most prompts are calling for a short essay with a limited word count and ask you to speak your mind in “500 words or less”. However, being laconic is not always an advantage. Sometimes, teachers specifically ask you to write five pages on some obscure topic to measure the diligence of your research. Information...

Writing essays about yourself, however weird this may feel, has always been a part of the school curriculum. Why? Not for the cringe of it – that’s for sure! Here are just some of the legit reasons: self-reflection helps to develop critical thinking writing about something you know well allows you to focus...

Writing a movie review format is one of the more creative academic papers that students encounter. However, it only adds to the complexity, for combining critical analysis of the film’s artistic merits with one’s personal response can be a challenge. Even if you enjoy sharing your opinions and...

You know you don’t suppose to do that. You know you should plan your big projects and give each stage of work the appropriate amount of time. You know you can’t really cook up something fast and easy the night before the deadline and still manage to impress your instructor enough for an...