How We Produce Our Content

At IvyPanda, our mission is to enhance students’ academic journeys by providing high-quality free content. We dedicate our time and energy to creating resources that not only facilitate learning but also make it enjoyable and effective for all students.

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Content
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Free Essay Samples

Explore our extensive database of papers covering every topic imaginable.
Contribution
Students from all over the world who want to help their peers donate their papers to us. You can donate yours too!
Our experts write academic papers as part of their paid internships and annual professional development programs transferring the copyright to IvyPanda.
Selection and Editing
Our editorial team carefully selects the best papers, ensuring they meet rigorous academic standards:
  • Content quality
  • Style and language
  • Paper structure
  • Formatting
  • Detection of AI-generated text
  • Factual consistency
  • Punctuation and grammar
  • Source credibility
  • Citation style
  • Plagiarism
Publication
We uphold strict standards, publishing only papers that meet the highest academic criteria and our internal guidelines.
Only 28% of submitted papers are selected for publication.

Q&A by Experts

Get quick answers to your study-related questions from our experts.
Here is how we add information to our Q&A section.
We receive questions from our readers (you can ask yours here).
Our top experts, specialized in relevant fields, provide detailed answers.
Answers are published in our Questions and Answers section.
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Free Writing Tools

A collection of online instruments to streamline your daily tasks.
Our editorial team formulates technical specifications based on user needs analysis.
In-house developers implement these specifications, using AI technology if necessary.
Each tool undergoes thorough testing by our editorial team and users before release.
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Study Guides & Other Content

Explore a variety of free resources.
Literature Guides
Comprehensive analyses and explanations of world literature’s finest works.
Writing Guides
Manuals to aid in paper writing and formatting.
Blog Posts
Helpful articles covering various aspects of the educational process.
Production
Process
Analysts research user activity across our website and other platforms to identify popular topics.
Editors conduct extensive research, create detailed plans, and carefully select the most relevant sources.
In-house writers craft content using selected sources, consulting editors and experts as needed.
Talented designers develop visual aids to make the materials memorable and easy to grasp.
Before publication, each piece undergoes rigorous editorial review for grammar, factual consistency, and AI-generated content.
Once finalized, the materials are published in the relevant sections of the IvyPanda website.

IvyPanda’s Editorial Principles

When creating our content, we adhere to the following principles:
Benefits for Everyone
Our goal is to produce free tutorials and tools that make studying easier and more enjoyable for students worldwide. To keep our content accessible, we offer additional paid services and earn commissions by connecting students with academic experts to help them with their studies.
Audience-Centric Approach
We develop content based on a thorough understanding of our audience’s needs. We strive to know what exactly interests you. Your ideas, comments, and suggestions are always welcome at [email protected].
Deep Research
Before starting work on any topic, we conduct in-depth research. Our aim is to create content that is helpful, understandable, and up-to-date. We meticulously analyze our users’ needs, collect relevant data, and select our sources with the same rigor as scholarly articles.
Teamwork
IvyPanda is comprised of experienced writers, meticulous editors, talented designers, and skilled developers, all guided by an esteemed editorial team. Every piece of material on our website undergoes collaboration among several specialists. Our texts are thoroughly checked for plagiarism, AI, factual consistency, grammar, and style.
Usability
We strive to make even the most complex concepts understandable for everyone. Each detail is designed to enhance usability, from embedded illustrations and infographics in our materials to the organization of our texts.

Our Editorial Team

Olha Stoliarchuk
PhD, Editor-in-Chief
Olha is an editor-in-chief at IvyPanda bringing together and managing the whole team of professional editors.
Olha holds a PhD in General Linguistics and did her PhD thesis researching on youth slang development and nuances in different languages. She has a vast experience as a writer, editor, teacher, and entrepreneur. Olha's academic journey proves her dedication to unraveling the intricacies of language and communication.
Sarah White
PhD, Editor
Sarah White is an editor at IvyPanda and a historian specializing in medieval legal history.
She holds a PhD in legal history from the University of St Andrews and has conducted extensive research on court procedure, the legal profession, and the interaction between law and religion in twelfth- and thirteenth-century England. Sarah's work aims to shed new light on the development of legal systems and their impact on society.
Tyran Grillo
PhD, Editor
Tyran Grillo is an editing professional with a rich background in academia, writing, and translation.
Tyran has a thriving career as a Freelance Editor/Writer since 2005. Tyran's academic journey includes a Ph.D. in East Asian Studies from Cornell University, an MA in East Asian Studies, and a BA in Japanese Language and Literature from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Bridget Andrews
PhD, Editor
Dr. Bridget Andrews is a certified academic proofreader and copyeditor with a background in the life sciences.
A professional member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading(CIEP) and Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (BELS) certified, she offers expertise in refining scientific and academic manuscripts for clarity, accuracy, and impact.
Christy G.
PhD, Editor
Christy is an editor and proofreader with 5+ years of direct editing experience working in the U.S., Japan, and New Zealand.
Christy holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Waikato. Her numerous non-fiction and creative writing works were published in magazine articles, academic journals, physical print and e-books, and professional blogs. Christy is passionate about writing, reading, swimming, travel, and pop culture.
Daniel McCurry
MA, Editor
Daniel is passionate about academia and editing. He has an extensive background of teaching to international students.
He holds a MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Azusa Pacific University, and a Certificate in Editing from the Poynter Institute. Daniel has extensive experience in academia, having worked as an ESL Instructor at the University of Alabama, where he taught grammar, speaking, and writing to international students. He enjoys learning, traveling, reading, and watching soccer.