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How to Format a Harvard Reference List

Many universities recommend using the Harvard referencing citation style. There are many variations of this...

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Word Choice: Flaunt vs. Flout

The words “flaunt” and “flout” look similar written down, so it’s easy to mix them...

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World Beard Day: 5 Famous Writers and Their Brilliant Beards

Today, September 5, is World Beard Day. And after fierce debate among our proofreaders and...

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Punctuation Tips: Commas After Introductory Phrases

You can use introductory phrases and words to frame or modify a sentence in your...

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7 Top Tips for Using Dates in AP Style

Many businesses and news outlets use the guidelines set out in the Associated Press Stylebook...

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What Should a Thesis Include? (A Handy Thesis Checklist)

What to put in a thesis or dissertation depends on the subject. After all, there’s...

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Word Choice: Week vs. Weak

The words “week” and “weak” sound identical but have different meanings. And since they only...

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Standard English and Linguistic Imperialism: Is Proofreading Racist?

Proofreading often involves correcting non-standard English. But if it erases minority voices by demanding that...

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How to Cite a Poem in Harvard Referencing

If you’re writing about poetry in an essay, knowing how to reference a poem is...

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Alt Text in Microsoft Word and Google Docs

Alternative text (also known as “alt text,” “alt tags,” or “alt descriptions”) is text that...

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Author Tips: Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing

If you’ve written a book, you have a choice over how to publish it. You...

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Word Choice: Peace vs. Piece

The words “peace” and “piece” sound the same, but you won’t want to use the...

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