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How to Punctuate Bullet Points Correctly

Bullet points are wonderful. They can help with concision, getting points across, and the organization...

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A Guide to Using Humor Effectively

Incorporating humor into writing is one of the most difficult skills a writer can master....

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How to Proofread With Microsoft Word

Proofreading your own writing can be challenging. Thankfully, Microsoft Word has a plethora of tools...

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How Is Proofreading Different From Revising?

You might think proofreading and revising an essay or any other document are the same...

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How Is Proofreading Done?

Has anyone ever suggested that you proofread something you’ve written? Maybe you’re a student working...

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50 Topics for a Persuasive Speech

Some find writing a persuasive speech to be intimidating, but it’s an opportunity to share...

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How Does Proofed Work?

Have you ever read a book and been distracted by glaring spelling errors? Or maybe...

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How to Write a Descriptive Paragraph About a Person (With Examples)

Describing a person or character is difficult for even the most successful authors. It requires...

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How to Create a Header in MLA Style

In MLA style papers, the header is an important component. You may have heard of...

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How to Become an Editor

Being an editor is a pretty sweet gig. You can do it from anywhere that...

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How to Use “As Well As” Correctly

You’ve probably seen “as well as” used interchangeably with “and,” but they don’t always have...

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APA Referencing: Parenthetical vs. Narrative Citations

In this article, you’ll learn how to make parenthetical citations, narrative citations, and references for...

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