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Octopuses or Octopi? (Tricky Latin and Greek Plurals)

Being around more than one octopus can be stressful. And this isn’t just because our...

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5 Free Alternatives to Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is the undisputed champion of modern word processing. Sure, some Apple fans are...

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What Are Style Guides? Chicago, APA, MLA and More

It’s difficult to find a consensus on what makes good writing. This is because stylistic...

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Word Choice: Bazaar vs. Bizarre

Did 1990s New Zealand band OMC achieve their only hit with a song about a...

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How to Avoid Biased Language in Academic Writing

There’s an old phrase that says, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words...

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How to Use Respectively in a Sentence

Today, we’re looking at the word “respectively,” which we use to refer to something previously...

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Know Your Prepositions! (As, At and By)

Picking the right preposition can be tricky. After all, there are so many to choose...

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How to Cite a Website in Oxford Referencing

With computers now everywhere, it’s common to cite a website or two in academic writing....

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Top Tips on How to Write a Screenplay

We’ve looked previously at the elements of a screenplay, but what about writing one? Are...

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How to Quote a Poem in APA Referencing

Many style guides have special rules for quoting poetry in an essay. In this post,...

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Word Choice: Reluctant vs. Reticent

“Reluctant” and “reticent” are both adjectives that mean “unwilling.” They also look similar written down,...

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When to Capitalize Earth, Sun, and Moon (Plus Other Space Objects)

The night’s sky can inspire many thoughts. A scientist might dream of finding a new...

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