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Writing Tips: How to Spell “Definitely”
...openly shows resistance or disobedience (e.g., “defying” expectations or rules). Spelling Tips for “Definitely” So, how can you avoid this common spelling pitfall? One way is to look at the middle part of the word. For example, you could remember that “definitely” contains the word “finite,” or that it has...
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Writing Tips: How to Spell “Separate”
Do you need to use the word “separate” in your writing? As it has different pronunciations, it can be tricky to figure out which vowels go where. Take a look at our tips below to remember how to spell it right every time. What Does “Separate” Mean? “Separate” can be...
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5 Tips on How to Write a Call for Papers
A call for papers (CFP) is the document you send out when you are seeking academic papers for a conference, a special issue of a journal, or an edited volume. Here, we share five tips on how to write a call for papers. 1. Start with Information About the Event...
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7 Top Tips for Creating a Research Poster
A research poster should demonstrate your key findings clearly and concisely, allowing you to kickstart conversations around your work in class and at conferences and exhibitions. But how do you create a research poster? Here are some tips from our proofreaders. 1. Planning a Research Poster When you start planning...
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7 Top Tips for Writing an Employee Newsletter
An internal newsletter is a chance to build morale and add value for employees, so you’ll want to get it right. But what does this involve? Our five top five tips for writing an employee newsletter include: Plan your newsletter so that you’re clear about what you want to say....
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7 Tips for Writing About Mental Health
When writing about mental health, the words we use and the way we frame our ideas can have unintended consequences or reinforce negative stereotypes. Today is World Mental Health Day, though, so let’s look at seven tips for writing about mental health responsibly. These include: Use person-first language to avoid...
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5 Tips for Avoiding Cultural Appropriation in Fiction
In a previous post, we set out the basics of what cultural appropriation involves and why it can be problematic. We also offered a few tips for avoiding cultural appropriation, including the following: Ask yourself whether you’re the best person to tell the story. Be aware of stereotypes and othering...
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5 Top Tips on How to Write a Sales Letter
A well-written sales letter is an excellent way to make prospective buyers aware of your product or services. But how do you write a letter that converts interest to sales? We have five top tips you can use: Craft an attention-grabbing headline. Set out a solution to a problem the...
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5 Top Tips for Writing Great Infographic Copy
Infographics give businesses an engaging, eye-catching way to communicate information, especially on social media. But how do you write the text to go with the images in an infographic? We have five top tips for writing great infographic copy: Plan where you need to use text in your infographic. Write...
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5 Tips on How to Achieve a Professional Tone in Business Writing
Good business writing should be professional in tone. But how can you achieve this in your formal business documents? We have five tips to help: Tailor your language to the expected reader(s). Follow your company’s style guide if they have one. Make sure to write with confidence and authority. Be...
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5 Tips on How to Write a Love Poem
With Valentine’s Day upon us, what better way to declare your love than with a poem? We even have five top tips to help you write a love poem: Read a range of love poems to get some inspiration. Decide what type of poetry you want to write. Think about...
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6 Tips for Writing About Disability
When writing about disabilities, we have the power to place people in either a positive or negative light. The way we phrase our sentences can have unintended and harmful results. This article covers six tips for writing about disability: If you are writing about a specific person, make sure you...
