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Bradley M.

Bradley M.

Bradley M., a skilled and passionate linguist, combines his love for languages and education in his work. His robust academic foundation, topped by a degree in Linguistics, allows Bradley to contribute to the field with his profound knowledge and skills. Having experience in both research and teaching enables him to offer meaningful perspectives as well as hands-on advice in the areas of language acquisition and effective communication.

Stories by Bradley M.
Education and Learning

The Importance of Checking for Plagiarism Before Submitting

Plagiarism, the act of using someone else’s work or ideas without proper acknowledgment, has become a critical issue in academic and professional settings. In today's digital age, where vast amounts of information are readily accessible, the temptation and ease of copying content have grown exponentially. The advent of artificial intelligence tools, which can generate text in seconds, has further complicated the landscape by blurring the lines between original work and generated content. This growing concern highlights the necessity for rigorous plagiarism detection and prevention ...

Academic Writing

The Impact of Multitasking on Academic Writing Quality

The phrase "practice makes perfect" does not hold true for multitasking. With easy access to different sources of information, many notifications from social media, and the pressure to excel with studies, multitasking is often seen as a way to manage all things. However, students who multitask may struggle to submit quality papers and tend to have a lower performance rate in comparison with other learners who focus on one task at hand. Studies support the connection between multitasking and impaired writing performance. Students should be aware of such an impact so that could change their ...

Academic Writing

The Role of Humor in Academic Writing

Academic writing has long been regarded as a formal, precise, and serious mode of communication, often requiring scholars to present their ideas in a structured and methodical manner. However, this rigidity can sometimes create barriers, making the content less engaging for readers. In recent years, there has been a growing appreciation for the subtle inclusion of humor in academic writing as a way to enhance readability, foster engagement, and even clarify complex concepts. The role of humor in this context is not about turning scholarly work into comedy, but rather about strategically using ...

Literature and Writing

What They Don’t Want You to Read: Banned and Challenged Books

Torn Pages. Forbidden Topics. Burned Books. Sounds Familiar? There are images one may read in Fahrenheit 451. These are also realities and ways people use to censor literature this year, last year, and the year before. Banning is a practice that has been a part of human history for centuries. From different cultural issues to political views and religious norms, the banning attempts are vast. Like using a phone booth and writing essays by hand, book banning is something many people like to think is a thing of the past. But according to research, this practice is massive and continues to ...

Academic Writing

How Good Is ChatGPT as a Homework Assistant?

Learning Experiences Can Be Improved with ChatGPT When AI language-based tools appeared years ago, their performance was not up to the mark. Studies show that the first versions of ChatGPT have completed the theory-of-mind test tasks with mixed results that can be equivalent to the progress of a 9-year-old child. Thus, it was imprudent for students to rely heavily on an AI-written essay. But it was then. GPT-4 has vastly improved and ranks in the top 10% in simulating the American Bar Exam. Many students can use AI to successfully complete homework, provided that they rewrite texts to ...