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Word Choice: Loath vs. Loathe

Homonyms – words that sound and look alike but differ in meaning – are tricky...

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5 Tips on How to Write About Food

Like food? Like writing? Then why not combine the two! Food and drink blogging is...

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Word Choice: Refute, Rebut or Rebuke?

“Refute,” “rebut,” and “rebuke” all look similar on the page. In addition, they’re all verbs...

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How to Cite Personal Correspondence in APA Referencing

Printed books and journal articles are fine. But what if you’ve contacted someone to ask...

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Word Choice: Hung vs. Hanged

Mixing up “hung” and “hanged” is quite a common error. Both words can be the...

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Word Choice: Uncharted vs. Unchartered

At first glance, the words “uncharted” and “unchartered” look almost identical. But the pesky extra...

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How to Cite a Conference Paper in IEEE Referencing

IEEE referencing – named for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – is a...

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5 Tips for Conducting Effective Market Research

If you’re preparing a business plan, you’ll need to conduct some market research. Exactly what...

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Word Choice: If vs. Whether

We have a slightly unusual word choice post today, as we’re looking at “if” and...

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Word Choice: Wave vs. Waive

The words “wave” and “waive” sound identical. And to make matters more confusing, “wave” has...

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5 Top Tips for Writing a Letter of Complaint

Sometimes, you only get what you deserve if you make a fuss about it. And...

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Overused Words: Synonyms for “Important”?

“Important” is a very useful word. But if you use it too often, your writing...

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