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How to Type Fractions in Microsoft Word

Fractions are used in all sorts of writing, from science and math papers to financial...

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How to Format Repeat Citations in MHRA Referencing

MHRA referencing is a common system in the humanities, so you may have to use...

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5 Friendly Phrases for the International Day of Friendship

The UN’s first Ambassador for Friendship, Winnie the Pooh, once said, “a day without a...

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Spelling Tips: Granddad, Grandad and Granddaughter

It’s easy to remember how to spell “grandma,” “grandmother,” and “grandson” – they all have...

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7 Tips on Writing a Query Letter for Agents and Publishers

After months or even years of writing, you’re finally ready to share your manuscript with...

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Word Choice: Many vs. Much

“Many” and “much” are both quantifiers (i.e., they indicate quantity). The difference is that we...

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Idiom Tips: Lo and Behold or Low and Behold?

The phrase “lo and behold” is often misspelled as “low and behold,” with an extra...

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How to Cite a Lecture or Lecture Notes in IEEE Referencing

IEEE referencing is a citation style developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers....

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5 Common Errors to Avoid when Writing Dates

With so many conventions for writing dates, days, years, decades, and centuries, it’s easy to...

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How to Structure a Reference Letter or Letter of Recommendation

When someone is applying for a new job, they may have to provide a reference...

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Word Choice: High vs. Tall

Have you ever wondered why a skyscraper is “tall” but a shelf is “high”? Both...

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When to Use Superscript and Subscript in Your Writing

Superscript and subscript are types of formatting used to place text either slightly above (superscript)...

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