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Word Choice: Incidence vs. Incidents

It is easy to confuse “incidence” and “incidents” because they sound similar. They’re also both...

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How to Add Chapter Numbers to Captions in Microsoft Word

If you’re working on a document with multiple chapters and that includes figures, tables, or...

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Spelling Tips: Cozy or Cosy?

“Cozy” and “cosy” are two spellings of the same adjective, which is used to describe...

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5 Tips for Writing a Circular Letter

A circular letter is an effective way for your organization to communicate the same information...

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Word Choice: Complacent vs. Complaisant

The words “complacent” and “complaisant” are homophones: words that sound similar but have different meanings....

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How to Write a Plot Outline

Writing a novel is a big undertaking, but creating a plot outline is a great...

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How to Cite a Lecture or Lecture Notes in APA Referencing

Lectures are useful sources of information in academic writing. But how do you cite a...

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How to Write a Farewell Email to Co-Workers

You’ve handed in your letter of resignation, and you’re getting ready to move on from...

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Writing Tips: Synonyms and Antonyms

If you find yourself using the same words repeatedly in your writing, or struggling to...

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5 Useful Prewriting Strategies

Prewriting refers to the process of coming up with and organizing ideas for a piece...

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Grammar Tips: What Are Prepositional Phrases?

The term “prepositional phrase” describes a group of words that contains a preposition (e.g., on...

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Word Choice: Feet vs. Feat

“Feet” and “feat” are homophones, which means they sound the same but are spelled differently...

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