(NewsUSA) - Writing a dissertation or major academic paper can be an overwhelming task for even the most confident wordsmiths. For writers whose second language is English, the process can be even more daunting -- besides content, they must also worry about proper English word usage, syntax and context.
Ironically, even having a native English-speaking friend review the piece may not help, unless that speaker is also familiar with the writer's first language and can understand how the writer processes words.
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