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27th March 2020

3-minute read

Word Choice: License vs. Licence

In American English, we always spell “license” with an “s.” But you might also have...

26th March 2020

3-minute read

How to Cite a Poem in Chicago Author–Date Referencing

In an earlier post, we looked at how to cite a poem in Chicago footnote...

25th March 2020

4-minute read

Tolkien Reading Day: J. R. R. Tolkien in the Dictionary

Today – March 25th – is Tolkien Reading Day, an annual event created by the...

24th March 2020

5-minute read

How to Write a Persuasive Essay

A persuasive essay is one in which you take a stance on a topic and...

23rd March 2020

2-minute read

Word Choice: Wry vs. Rye

The words wry and rye sound the same, which makes it easy to confuse them...

22nd March 2020

3-minute read

What to Do with Missing Information in AMA Referencing

AMA referencing is commonly used in medical writing. But what do you do when you...

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21st March 2020

5-minute read

5 World-Building Tips for Authors

If you’re writing fiction, you need to think about the world in which your story...

20th March 2020

4-minute read

Should I Make My Research Open Access?

Researchers and academics have always sought to publish their work in journals. But now they’re...

19th March 2020

2-minute read

Spelling Tips: Gray or Grey?

“Gray” and “grey” are two different spellings of the same word. But should you be...

18th March 2020

4-minute read

5 Top Tips on How to Write a Thank You Letter or Note

A simple “thank you” can go a long way in this world. A courteous note...

17th March 2020

4-minute read

How to Cite a Poem in Chicago Footnote Referencing

If you’re studying literature, there’s a good chance you’ll write about poetry in your work....

16th March 2020

3-minute read

Types of Resume: Chronological, Functional and Combination

When writing a resume or CV, you need to pick a format. And the most...

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