Author Leila Emery, MA

Ms. Emery received a BA in Comparative Literature from Smith College and an MA in Writing from Johns Hopkins University. She has written creative non-fiction and poetry, and her work is published in several literary journals and is forthcoming in an anthology. Ms. Emery has also taught English and Creative Writing at the college level and served as the Managing Editor of the Potomac Review.

Leila Emery, MA

Leila Emery, MA

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Avoiding Vague Pronouns in Your Research Article

  • Vague pronouns can be confusing to readers.
  • Being specific in your writing is a good way to avoid readers being confused.

by Leila Emery, MA

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Editing Tip: 'Whether' vs. 'If'

Many writers believe that the words 'whether' and 'if' are interchangeable. However, each of these words has specific – and often separate – functions. Generally, 'whether' is used more frequently in academic writing.

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Degrees of Adjectives in Research Articles

  • Many adjectives exist in several degrees (e.g., good, better, best).
  • The comparative (better) is for comparison of two things, while the superlative (best) involves the comparison of several things.
  • Using the right adjective degree can help make your comparisons more descriptive and more precise.

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Editing Tip: 'Less' vs. 'Fewer' in Academic Writing

Writers often have difficulty determining when to use 'less' and when to use 'fewer' in a sentence. While these words are both used to refer to quantity, they cannot be used interchangeably.

by Leila Emery, MA

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