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Our team of experts posts daily about spelling, grammar, punctuation, word choice, referencing, and more to help you better understand the English language and improve your writing skills.

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Referencing Translated Sources (APA, MLA and Chicago)

Poor translators. Without them, we English speakers wouldn’t be able to read sources written in...

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First-Person Pronouns in Academic Writing

During school, many of us were told to never use “I” in an essay. And...

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6 Tips for Writing Good Website Copy

The internet is a big place, with a lot of websites competing for attention. How,...

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Word Choice: Quick vs. Fast

Whooosh! Zooom! Wheee! Today, we have a need for speed, so we’re looking at the...

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What Are Contractions?

If you’re heavily pregnant and noticing a tightness in your uterus at regular intervals, congratulations!...

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Paragraph Length: 5 Essential Tips

Paragraph length is important. Too many long paragraphs in a document may make it difficult...

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How to Write the Date in a Document

In an era of calendar apps, we don’t have to write the date down often....

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Creating a List of Charts and Figures

Adding charts and figures to a college paper or business report adds visual impact, which...

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Chicago Referencing – Citing a Newspaper (Footnote Style)

News flash! Citing sources is vital in academic writing. But what should you do if...

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Does Your Business Need a Proofreader?

Does your business need a proofreader? Yes. Yes, it does. That’ll be all. Thank you...

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Tips on Scientific Language

Science can be a dangerous thing in the wrong hands. According to one song, it...

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Formatting Titles

If you need advice about formatting headings in your work, try this post. But if...

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