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Word Choice: Stairs vs. Stares

“Stair” and “stare” are homophones. But while these words sound the same, they have very...

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5 Must-Read Books on Black History and Culture

October is Black History Month in the UK, so we’re looking at five books by...

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How to Format a Works Cited List in MLA Referencing

If you’re using MLA referencing for an essay or paper, you’ll need to include a...

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What to Include in an Academic CV

If you’re applying for a role in academia, you’ll need a strong academic CV or...

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A Quick Guide to Abbreviations in AP Style

The AP Stylebook has a lot of helpful advice about writing clearly and concisely. But...

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Word Choice: Rays, Raise or Raze?

The words “rays,” “raise,” and “raze” all sound the same. They mean completely different things,...

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Writing Tips: What Is a Noun?

Nouns are a key element of language. But what exactly is a noun? Here, we’ll...

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7 Unusual Punctuation Marks You Never Knew Existed

Did you think punctuation was complicated enough? Well, today, September 24, is National Punctuation Day...

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How to Cite a TV Show in Chicago Author–Date Referencing

Seen a TV show that is relevant to an essay you’re writing? If so, make...

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Writing Tips: When to Write “Black” with a Capital “B”

The capitalization of “Black” has been a topic of much debate recently. But why is...

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Word Choice: Bean vs. Been

“Bean” and “been” sound the same, so it’s easy to mix up these words. But...

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5 Ways Social Media Can Improve Your English

To improve at anything, you should practice every day. And if English is your second...

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