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How to Cite a Book in Vancouver Referencing

Many now treat books as things you put on shelves so you look smart when...

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Vocabulary Tips: Alternatives to “But” for Academic Writing

You’ll use some terms frequently in your written work. “But” is one of these words: the...

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Gunpowder, Treason and Plot: The Etymology of “Guy”

The 5th of November is Bonfire Night in the UK, a time for lighting fires,...

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Microsoft Word vs. Google Docs: Which Is Best?

For a long time, Microsoft Word was the undisputed champion of the word processing world....

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How to Cite a Newspaper in MHRA Referencing

Writing about something newsworthy? Then you might need to reference a newspaper at some point....

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Punctuation Tips: How to Use “Scare Quotes”

This Halloween, we’re looking at the spookiest punctuation mark… the scare quote! Okay, we might...

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Word Choice: Are vs. Our

The words “are” and “our” can be confusing, especially if you speak English as an...

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Spelling Tips: Letter Omission and Addition

Letter omission and letter addition are common causes of spelling errors: In this post, we take...

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How to Create a PDF in Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word uses the DOCX file format by default. But did you know you can...

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How to Pick the Best Keywords for a Journal Article

Once you’ve written an academic journal article, you may need to pick some keywords before...

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What Are Layman’s Terms? A Guide to Plain English

When people refer to expressing something in layman’s terms, they mean plain or simple language....

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How to Prepare a Journal Article for Publication

The pressure to publish is high for early-career academics. But once your paper is written, getting...

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