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Writing the Past: BC–AD or BCE–CE?

History is big. Very big. This is why we have the terms “BC” and “AD,”...

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5 Tips on Self-Publishing an Ebook

While we’re still fond of the old-fashioned papery versions, no one can deny that digital...

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Word Choice: Anymore vs. Any More

How much difference can one little space make? Well, with the words “anymore” and “any...

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Referencing Translated Sources (APA, MLA and Chicago)

Poor translators. Without them, we English speakers wouldn’t be able to read sources written in...

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First-Person Pronouns in Academic Writing

During school, many of us were told to never use “I” in an essay. And...

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6 Tips for Writing Good Website Copy

The internet is a big place, with a lot of websites competing for attention. How,...

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Tips for Quoting Sources in MLA Referencing

Quoting sources is vital in academic writing. But every referencing system is a little different,...

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Word Choice: Quick vs. Fast

Whooosh! Zooom! Wheee! Today, we have a need for speed, so we’re looking at the...

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Writing Tips: Metaphors and Similes

Metaphors and similes are common in creative writing, and both use comparisons to tell us...

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What Are Contractions?

If you’re heavily pregnant and noticing a tightness in your uterus at regular intervals, congratulations!...

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Paragraph Length: 5 Essential Tips

Paragraph length is important. Too many long paragraphs in a document may make it difficult...

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Word Choice: Your vs. You’re

The words “your” and “you’re” are so commonly confused (especially online) that it has inspired...

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