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Citing a Chapter from an Edited Book in IEEE Referencing

IEEE referencing is used in subjects such as computing and engineering. It’s also the preferred...

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Text Wrapping in Microsoft Word

From corporate logos in press releases to scientific diagrams in research papers, there are many...

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How to Cite an Edited Book in Harvard Referencing

It’s said that nothing in life is certain beyond death and taxes. But if you’re...

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When to Capitalize Religious Terms

Knowing when to capitalize religious terms can be hell. Or should that be Hell? And...

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Word Choice: Alternatively vs. Alternately

“Alternatively” and “alternately” look similar because they both come from the Latin term alternatus. However,...

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How to Write Flash Fiction

How long does a story need to be? With flash fiction, it can be anything...

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Idiom Corner: The Exception That Proves the Rule

“The exception that proves the rule” is a commonly misused phrase in English. Yet it’s...

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Fallacies: Begging the Question and Circular Arguments

We’re back with another fallacy (i.e., an argument that contains a hidden mistake). Today, we’re...

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4 Tips on Writing a Wedding Speech

Who doesn’t love weddings? Fancy clothes, romance, food and drink aplenty – they tick all...

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Mother’s Day Etymology: Where Does “Mom” Come From?

Today is Mother’s Day, the day we thank our female parents for their love and...

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5 Expensive Comma Typos from History

You might not give commas much thought on a day-to-day basis. They’re just punctuation. But...

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Missing Information in APA Referencing

Referencing can be tricky even if you have all the source details. But what do...

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