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How to Write a Short Essay in 6 Easy Steps (With Examples)
Students

How to Write a Short Essay in 6 Easy Steps (With Examples)

A short essay is a compact piece of academic writing, usually between 250 and 750 words, that makes a clear argument in three to five paragraphs. 

Diliana Popova · 5 min read
Chasing the Hallucinations: KPMG's AI-Powered Attempt at "Redefining Excellence"
Investigations

Chasing the Hallucinations: KPMG's AI-Powered Attempt at "Redefining Excellence"

Over the past year, a team of GPTZero investigators has used our Hallucination Check tool to uncover hallucinated citations in government reports, academic papers submitted to prestigious machine learning / artificial intelligence conferences like ICLR and NeurIPS, and research products from two of the big four consulting firms: Deloitte and Ernst & Young. This is the second in a series of investigations into reports containing hallucinated citations surfaced by an automated search pipeline. Th

Paul Esau · 18 min read
How to Write an Effective Essay Hook
Students

How to Write an Effective Essay Hook

Learn how to write an effective essay hook that captures attention, introduces your topic, and creates a strong first impression. Explore popular hook types, examples, common mistakes, and practical tips for engaging readers from the very first sentence.

Allie Watson · 6 min read
How to Write a Discursive Essay in 7 Simple Steps (With Examples)
Students

How to Write a Discursive Essay in 7 Simple Steps (With Examples)

A discursive essay is a type of academic writing in which the author discusses multiple viewpoints and provides an in-depth discussion of a specific topic. 

Diliana Popova · 6 min read
MagicSchool AI Review: Benefits, Limitations, and GPTZero Comparison
Educators

MagicSchool AI Review: Benefits, Limitations, and GPTZero Comparison

While MagicSchool AI helps teachers save time on classroom prep, GPTZero helps review student writing when questions about AI use arise.

Adele Barlow · 7 min read
How to Write a Cause and Effect Essay (Complete Guide)
Students

How to Write a Cause and Effect Essay (Complete Guide)

A cause-and-effect essay is a piece of academic writing that aims to explain why something happened (cause) and the effects or consequences that resulted from it (effect). 

Diliana Popova · 6 min read
Brisk AI Review vs. GPTZero: Which Is Best for Teachers?
Educators

Brisk AI Review vs. GPTZero: Which Is Best for Teachers?

Brisk helps with classroom productivity, while GPTZero is built for academic integrity. Educators can benefit from both, as we explore in detail here.

Adele Barlow · 8 min read
How to Write a Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students
Students

How to Write a Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students

A dissertation is the cumulative piece of original research typically required to complete a PhD program. 

Diliana Popova · 8 min read
How to Write Good Topic Sentences (Examples, Steps, and FAQ)
Students

How to Write Good Topic Sentences (Examples, Steps, and FAQ)

Learn how to write strong topic sentences that improve clarity, organization, and flow. This guide covers common topic sentence styles, practical techniques, examples, and tips for improving paragraph coherence.

Allie Watson · 5 min read
How to Write a Compare and Contrast Essay (Step-by-Step Guide)
Students

How to Write a Compare and Contrast Essay (Step-by-Step Guide)

A compare-and-contrast essay systematically examines two subjects and shows how they are similar, how they are different, and what those similarities and differences reveal. 

Diliana Popova · 6 min read
How to Write a Body Paragraph (Guide and FAQ)
Students

How to Write a Body Paragraph (Guide and FAQ)

Learn how to write effective body paragraphs with clear topic sentences, strong evidence, insightful analysis, and smooth transitions. This guide covers paragraph structure, popular formats, and common FAQs.

Allie Watson · 4 min read
How to Write a Research Paper (Step-by-Step Guide)
Students

How to Write a Research Paper (Step-by-Step Guide)

A research paper is a type of academic writing that presents a systematic and in-depth investigation of a topic supported by credible evidence. 

Diliana Popova · 6 min read
How to Write an Analytical Essay (with Examples)
Students

How to Write an Analytical Essay (with Examples)

An analytical essay is a type of academic writing exercise that meticulously and systematically examines a topic or piece of literature in support of a hypothesis. 

Diliana Popova · 6 min read
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Product Reviews

SafeAssign Plagiarism Checker Review: Key Features, Pricing, & More

SafeAssign runs inside Blackboard and flags plagiarism the moment students submit. Here's what it checks, how accurate it is, what its reports look like, and what institutions pay.

Mehal Rashid · 7 min read
Featured image of the blog titled "Jenni AI Review".
Product Reviews

Jenni AI Review: Key Features, How to Use, & Honest Experience

Is Jenni AI genuinely useful, or is it just another generative AI marketed as a research assistant? We ran a real test to help you. Find out in this Jenni AI review!

Mehal Rashid · 10 min read