Professor Labs’ Writing Spot is a simple, accessible, and organized directory of practical—and applicable—writing tools, tips, and (most importantly) explanations! Want to know how to improve your phrasing? When AI is/isn’t “ethical” to use? Why you need to bother citing sources in a specific style—and how? Just use the search bar on the right to ask any writing question!

Or you can find specific subjects by checking out our Writing Topics Directory here.

Is Professor Labs Always Right?

Pretty much, although it depends on what you mean by “right.” I.e., some of our suggestions here are just that: suggestions. So in some cases, there may be multiple usages for different techniques identified on our pages. But in terms of overall advice, we try to highlight what we have seen as the most common/effective usages. And our prescriptions are as up-to-date with current practices and trends as we can manage.

Who the Heck is Professor Labs Anyways?

Professor Labs is a lecturer of Writing and Rhetoric at Stony Brook University in New York. All content of Professor Labs’ Writing Spot is ©2026 and may not be published, reproduced, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.

Is That Last Answer Actually Legally Binding?

Great question! We’re actually not sure, but it probably convinced you, right? Ironically, that’s kind of what you’ll find is most important with the impact of good writing: the effect being clear and compelling in both your mind and your audience’s.