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Peculiar Punctuation: What on Earth Is the Interrobang?

Periods? Meh. Commas? Boring. The semicolon? Get with the scene, grandad! We’re hipsters, so we...

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How to Add a Hyperlink in a Microsoft Word Document

We like books. But one thing that you can’t do on paper is link to...

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Word Choice: Plane vs. Plain

“Plane” and “plain” are a tricky word pair. These terms are pronounced the same but...

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5 Social Media Tips for Self-Published Authors

It may seem social media is just there to distract you from writing, but platforms...

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How to Cite Shakespeare in MLA Referencing

Is this a dagger I see before me? No. It’s a blog post about citing...

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How to Write an Academic Book Review

For researchers and postgraduates, writing a book review is a relatively easy way to get...

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How to Cite an Ebook in Oxford Referencing

Paper is a thing of the past. Well, not really. But it is convenient that...

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How to Turn Your Thesis into a Journal Article

If you are writing a PhD thesis, you may be thinking about how to get...

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Word Choice: Good vs. Well

The words “good” and “well” are both used when something is pleasing or acceptable. But...

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How to Find Free Images for Commercial Use (Legally)

Every business needs images on its website, social media profiles, and marketing materials. But if...

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A Guide to the Ampersand (&)

Today is National Ampersand Day. Why has someone dedicated an entire day to the “&”...

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Is It Ever OK to Use Jargon? 5 Top Tips on Technical Language

Technical jargon is fine for those who understand the terminology. But what if your clients...

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