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The Basic Structure of a Thesis

How a thesis should look can vary between colleges, so it’s always best to check...

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Changing the Text Direction in Microsoft Word

If you regularly use Microsoft Word with a language that reads from right-to-left, you may...

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Word Choice: Inflict vs. Afflict

The verbs “inflict” and “afflict” are spelled similarly and, indeed, closely related in meaning, since...

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The Two Meanings of “Apprehend” and “Apprehension”

Although spelled in the same way in each case, “apprehend” can be used to mean...

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Word Choice: Faze vs. Phase

Although the words “faze” and “phase” sound the same, they have different meanings and spellings....

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Word Choice: Imply vs. Infer

The words “imply” and “infer” are often confused. Both are verbs relating to communication, but...

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Using the Serial (or “Oxford”) Comma

The band Vampire Weekend once memorably sang words to the effect of “who gives a...

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Word Choice: Subsequently vs. Consequently

These two words are easy to mix up and often used (incorrectly) to mean much...

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Alternatives to Using “Said” When Quoting a Source

When discussing the arguments of other thinkers, as we often have to do when writing...

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The Structure of an Academic Paper

Most academic papers have a five-part structure. This can vary depending on what you are...

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Abstract and Concrete Nouns Explained

Nouns are naming words and an essential part of the English language. They fall into...

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