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Grammar Tips: Compound Subjects

Verb agreement gets tricky when it comes to compound subjects. Lucky for you, then, we’ve...

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Word Choice: Content vs. Contents

If you’re used to English pluralization, you might assume “contents” is just the plural of...

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AGLC Referencing – Citing Case Reports

The Australian Guide to Legal Citation (or AGLC) sets out a uniform approach to citing...

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Star Wars Day! 4 Great Grammatical Mistakes from Hollywood

To celebrate Star Wars Day – slogan, “May the 4th Be With You” – we’re...

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5 Top Tips for Writing Your Autobiography

Writing any book is hard work. But autobiographical writing can be especially tricky. So check...

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How to Compare Two PowerPoint Presentations

Microsoft PowerPoint is widely used for creating slideshow presentations in business and education. But how...

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What Is Oxford Referencing?

Many schools recommend Oxford referencing for citing sources in academic writing. But what exactly is...

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How to Edit Quotes in an Essay

Quoting sources is vital when writing an essay. But what if the quote doesn’t fit...

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Vocabulary Tips: Is “Thank You” One Word or Two?

People often thank us for our proofreading. But even gratitude can cause spelling problems! In...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Alliteration

A little alliteration can liven up even the limpest literature. So if you’re not sure...

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Adding Images in Microsoft Word

From company logos to detailed scientific illustrations, there are many reasons to add an image...

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When Should I Capitalize “Internet”?

The question of whether to capitalize ‘internet’ is controversial. It has even inspired its own...

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