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Microsoft Word Tips: Comparing Two Documents

When editing a document, it is easy to lose track of what you’ve changed between...

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Word Choice: Brake vs. Break

“Brake” and “break” sound identical. Both words can be a noun or a verb. They’re...

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How to Write a Reflective Essay

If you think that a “reflective essay” is a college paper written on a mirror,...

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Word Choice: Cell vs. Sell

The letter “C” is a sneaky one. Sometimes, for example, it sounds just like the...

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Microsoft Word Tips: Adjusting Paragraph Spacing

The space between paragraphs is important for professional formatting. Some style guides will even specify...

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Chicago Referencing – Citing a Conference Paper (Footnotes)

Conference proceedings are a great resource for students. And since academics attend conferences to discuss...

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6 Top Tips on How to Write a Business Plan

Whether you’re a new startup or an established business with big ideas, preparing a business...

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Word Choice: Shall vs. Will

The words “will” and “shall” can seem a bit confusing. After all, while there is...

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MLA Referencing – How to Cite a Newspaper Article

Using MLA referencing in a college paper? Found an interesting newspaper article that you want...

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Microsoft Word Tips: How to Use Find and Replace

When working on a large document, you may need to quickly find certain words and...

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Word Choice: Which vs. Witch

There are up to a million words in the English language. We probably shouldn’t be...

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The Basics of Narrative Voice

“Narrative” refers to how a story is told. A “narrative voice,” then, is a voice...

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