• Writing

    Academic Editing Services in Australia

    Trusted Academic Editing Services in Australia and New Zealand Are you looking for academic editing services in Australia and New Zealand? Welcome to Capstone Editing. We are the only academic proofreading and editing business in Australia that’s owned and operated by academics and so are uniquely placed to offer you a trusted service that…

  • Symbols

    When to Use a Semicolon

    A semicolon (;) is a punctuation mark that has two main functions: Semicolons separate items in a complex list. For example, The Council is comprised of ten members: three from Sydney, Australia; four from Auckland, New Zealand; two from Suva, Fiji; and one from Honiara, Solomon Islands. Semicolons join two closely…

  • Grammar

    Affect versus Effect

    Affect, effect or impact? Good writing is effective, but great writing affects readers. Or does it effect readers? Can it impact them? Let’s try to reduce the confusing effects of grammar … First, consider the following definitions: affect (verb): to act on; produce an effect or a change in effect (noun): that which…

  • Tech Tips

    Benefits of Learning Excel

    Microsoft Excel is an extremely popular spreadsheet program that’s used to collect, organize, calculate, and analyze data. Excel is used by many companies, organizations and individuals to make it easier for them to organize their data and numbers. Excel can be used for both personal and professional purposes. Excel is useful for…

  • How to

    Why Is Your Personal Statement So Important to Colleges?

    When you apply to a university or college, your transcripts and test scores will show you how well you have performed academically. But it’s the personal statement that reveals who you are and your values. This post discusses how college admissions officials view personal statements. We also discuss what they are looking for…

  • How to

    Printing and binding a thesis: your ultimate guide

    Finally, you have completed your dissertation. Your bachelor’s or other college paper has taken a lot of time to complete. It is important to have high-quality binding and printing before you submit your paper. When it comes to printing or binding their thesis, students have two main concerns: How should I print and bind…