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How to Use Respectively in a Sentence

Today, we’re looking at the word “respectively,” which we use to refer to something previously...

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Know Your Prepositions! (As, At and By)

Picking the right preposition can be tricky. After all, there are so many to choose...

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How to Cite a Newspaper Article in Vancouver Referencing

Even in an era of fake news, you can’t get away with fake referencing. Thus,...

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Word Choice: Made vs. Maid

The title of the 2002 Jennifer Lopez romcom Maid in Manhattan is a pun. Not...

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How to Cite a Website in Oxford Referencing

With computers now everywhere, it’s common to cite a website or two in academic writing....

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How to Prepare a Winning Business Pitch

To get a business idea off the ground, you may need some investment. And this...

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How to Cite an Ebook in IEEE Referencing

Being able to download an entire library onto a single device is very useful for...

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Top Tips on How to Write a Screenplay

We’ve looked previously at the elements of a screenplay, but what about writing one? Are...

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How to Cite a Book in AGLC Referencing

As a legal referencing system, AGLC has specific rules for citing cases and legislation. But...

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How to Quote a Poem in APA Referencing

Many style guides have special rules for quoting poetry in an essay. In this post,...

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Word Choice: Reluctant vs. Reticent

“Reluctant” and “reticent” are both adjectives that mean “unwilling.” They also look similar written down,...

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How to Capitalize the Earth, Sun, and Moon (Plus Other Celestial Objects)

The night’s sky can inspire many thoughts. A scientist might dream of finding a new...

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