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When writing a master’s thesis or PhD dissertation, it’s easy to lose track of what...
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Here at Proofed, we see plenty of linguistic mix-ups. However, few cause more confusion than...
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“Farther” and “further” mean the same thing, right? Well, in American English we distinguish between...
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There are many English words which are spelled similarly but have completely different meanings. The...
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The words “device” and “devise” are both derived from the Old French word deviser, which...
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After conducting a literature review, designing your research, gathering data and performing in-depth analysis, it...
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The methodology chapter is one of the most important parts of any dissertation. This is...
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After years of hard work, dedicated research and sleepless nights, you’re finally close to finishing...
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The phrase “et al.” is an integral part of many referencing systems, but it is...
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The problem with the English language is that it rarely sticks to its own rules....
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You only get once chance to make a first impression, so when writing a dissertation...
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A literature review is vital to any in-depth research, providing a foundation your work will...
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