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Common Word Origin Facts: Real or Myth?

The internet is full of interesting stories about the origins and history of different words....

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How to Punctuate However in the Middle of a Sentence

Many writers are unsure about what punctuation to use with the word however. Does it...

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A Guide to Indenting Paragraphs

Indentation refers to the gap between the left-hand margin and the beginning of text on...

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Figures and Tables – Should You Add a Caption?

In the world of academia, there are a lot of rules. So many rules that...

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Capitalization Rules: Writing About Academic Subjects

Whether or not you capitalize words can determine the meaning you convey through your writing....

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What Is a Semordnilap?

If you look carefully at the word semordnilap, you might notice that it’s palindromes spelled...

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Epizeuxis vs. Antanaclasis—a Simple Guide

Epizeuxis and antanaclasis are devices that writers use to make their words more impactful. While...

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Top Tips for Decreasing Your Word Count

Cutting your academic writing down to meet a specific word limit can be tricky –...

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Should “As” and “Since” be Preceded by a Comma?

A comma is a punctuation mark that serves many purposes. The rules for using commas...

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En Dashes and Em Dashes in US and UK English

Even though the difference between the en dash and the em dash might be only...

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How to Conduct Longitudinal Research

Longitudinal research is a method of research used to study the same variables over an...

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“US” vs ‘UK’: How Different Dialects Use Quote Marks

When you write or read in different dialects, you’ll find that the spelling, vocabulary, and...

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