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Ideas on Writing a Good Essay: Part 1
Whatever you write, the trick is to do some basic planning. Create an outline. Continue reading
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Understanding Online Tutoring Models
Language Online tutor model: online, asynchronous, continuity, and steady improvement. Continue reading
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What is Reviewing or Online Tutoring?
Need to write academic essay? Know you need help to develop a good academic style. Use a good online tutor that can acccommodate your needs. Continue reading
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Finding my Academic Editing Passion
There is a difference between liking to write and knowing how to write with an academic voice. There is also a time to self-edit and to get in professional help. Know the difference 
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Content or substantive edits
A content edit means your editor helps you shape or rework your work from the ground up, but never writes for you. It is always your learning process. Continue reading
The Value of Referrals
We all refer. Word of mouth gives one confidence in the product or service. Even more important with your own writing to feel confident about an editor. Continue reading
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Quick checklist for choosing your editor
Know your editing needs and compare with Language Online’s offer. Flat fee, reasonable turnaround, reliable, reduced your anxiety levels. Continue reading
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Guarantees? Guarantees?
Editing is a process and not a product. Hence the guarentees are to go the full journey with, not write the paper for you. Continue reading
Understanding the questions about time and money
Okay, so now you know the questions. What are the answers? Fees and time are important. You need to be able to afford the money and time. But the concept of what is affordable differs from student to student. Again … Continue reading
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Choosing an editor: 3 common questions
Editing is about knowing what you want. Fast and cheap is self-explanatory. It you want quality and staying power, choose wisely and pay appropriately. Continue reading
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