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Word Choice: Deprecate vs. Depreciate

When something loses value, has it “deprecated” or “depreciated”? Many use these terms interchangeably, but...

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How to Reference a Print Book – Harvard Style

We live in a high-speed digital world, but most colleges still have big buildings full...

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Word Choice: That vs. Which

The words “that” and “which” are tricky and even mentioning them in a room full...

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God Bless America! The 8 Weirdest College Majors in the US

America has a long tradition as the land of the free and home of the...

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Hooray, Hooray! It’s Presidents’ Day!

Whether you think of Presidents’ Day as a patriotic celebration of our country’s political leadership, or...

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Word Choice: Fewer vs. Less

Confusions between “fewer” and “less” can provoke fury among pedants: In the UK, one store...

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Spelling Tips: When to Drop the “E”

Thanks to acid house, the phrase “dropping an ‘e’” sounds rather unsavory these days. Nevertheless,...

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The Benefits of Writing Concisely

Despite popular belief, wordiness – using more words than necessary to make a point –...

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How to Use the Word “However”

The adverb “however” is one that causes some confusion, so it’s important to use it...

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8 Top Tips for Crushing Your PhD Oral Defense

Once you’ve submitted your PhD dissertation, most of the hard work is done. The one...

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How to Reference an Ebook – Chicago Style

The Chicago Manual of Style is used in various academic fields and sets out a...

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US vs. British English: Knowing the Difference

Those crazy Brits with their Royal Families and metric systems (among other weird things). What’ll...

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