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5 Tips for Writing a Book Dedication
If you are writing a book, you might want to dedicate it to someone who has inspired, supported, or influenced you. This usually means placing a short message to someone important at the start of your book or manuscript. But how do you go about this? Our top five tips...
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5 Top Tips on Writing an Academic Blog Post
Blog posts are a great way for researchers and other academics to share their ideas outside of the usual channels of journal articles, conference papers, and so on. But how do you write a strong academic blog post? Our top tips include: Work out what to write about and your...
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5 Tips for Improving Your Essay Writing Skills
As a student, essay writing is an integral part of your education. So, how can you improve your essay writing skills? We’ve got five top tips that may help: Analyse the essay question so you understand the assignment. Write an outline to organize your ideas and prepare your essay. Do...
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5 Tips for Creating a Personal Website
Creating a personal website is a great way to establish an online presence and differentiate yourself from others in your field. But how do you create a memorable personal website? We have five top tips to share: Figure out what you’re hoping to achieve with your website. Research the websites...
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5 Tips for Writing an Apology Letter
So, you’ve messed up—either personally or professionally—and need to say sorry? You could write an apology letter to ask for forgiveness. But how do you write an apology letter or email? We have five top tips to share, covering: How to structure an apology letter. The need to take responsibility...
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6 Persuasive Writing Tips and Techniques
...can benefit your career by improving your professionalism, confidence, credibility, and ability to command attention, check out our six persuasive writing tips and techniques: Understand your audience so you can more effectively write to them. Start with a hook to grab your reader’s attention. Evoke an emotional connection to keep...
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Vocabulary Tips: Synonyms for “However”
...you want to avoid repetitive use of however in your writing, be sure to choose an alternative word or phrase that has the same meaning, that is, a transition word that introduces a contrasting idea. For more tips on vocabulary, grammar, and spelling, check out our blog. And if you...
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Spelling Tips: Accompanied or Acompanied?
Words with double consonants are often misspelled in English. But what is the correct spelling of “accompanied/acompanied?” And what does it mean? Read on for definitions, examples, and spelling tips to avoid errors in your writing. What Does “Accompanied” Mean? “Accompanied” is the past tense of the verb “to accompany.”...
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Top Tips for Studying Abroad in the USA
...language, and even discover new career opportunities. We have 5 tips to help you make the most of your time studying abroad in the USA: 1. Plan ahead by researching program offerings, sorting out your finances, organizing accommodations, etc. 2. Connect with your peers—both from home and abroad. 3. Make...
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Vocabulary Tips: Synonyms for “Amazing”
...stick to objective language that allows your readers to form their own opinions about the information you present. For more writing tips, check out our blog. And if you’d like an expert to review your academic writing for subjective language and other errors, our proofreaders are here to help. Try...
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How to Use the Spellchecker in Google Docs
...access the spellchecker by: Going to Tools > Spelling and Grammar > Spelling and Grammar Check. Using the shortcut Ctrl + Alt + X (or Command + Alt + X on Mac). Google will then check the full document for spelling and grammar errors. If it finds something it thinks...
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19 Examples of Negations
Love it or hate it, English grammar has its quirks. Learning the details of English grammar can be interesting, but it can also leave you with some questions, especially if you’re learning English as a second language. One of the questions that we get asked a lot is “what are...
