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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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How to Use Bookmarks in Microsoft Word

In longer documents, it helps to have easy ways to find key information. And one...

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Word Choice: Ton vs. Tonne

We have a ton of proofreading to do right now! Or should that be a...

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Writing Tips: What Are Compound Words?

Not every word in English needs to stand alone. Sometimes, words like to join up....

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Word Choice: Sew, Sow or So?

Despite sounding identical, the words “sew,” “sow,” and “so” have completely different meanings. As a...

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How to Write a Personal Statement for a Resume

If you’re preparing a resume or CV, you may need to write a personal statement...

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NaNoWriMo: What Comes Next?

It’s the end of November. That means two things: We can start panicking about how...

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A Short (Etymological) History of Thanksgiving Day

Every year, on the fourth Thursday in November, Americans gather around the table to celebrate...

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A Guide to Creative Commons Licenses

We’ve touched upon Creative Commons before on this blog in our post on finding free...

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Vocabulary Tips: Collective Nouns

Collective nouns can be confusing if you’re not sure what they are. They look singular...

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How to Cite a Book in AMA Referencing

The AMA system is one of the most common referencing styles used in medical writing....

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When to Use Italics in Your Writing

Of all the typographic styles, italicization may look the most dynamic. Perhaps it’s the way...

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Citing Plato and Aristotle: Stephanus and Bekker Numbers

There are many referencing systems, all with their own rules. But Plato and Aristotle – the...

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