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Word Choice: Qualitative vs. Quantitative

If you’re studying at college, you’ll hear the terms “qualitative” and “quantitative” used at some...

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APA Referencing – Citing a Movie or TV Show

The vast majority of citations in academic writing are for books, journals and other written...

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Word Choice: Into vs. In To

In speech, the distinction between “into” (one word) and “in to” (two words) is pretty...

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5 Tips on How to Write a Personal Statement for College

When applying to study at college, you might be asked to provide a personal statement....

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Word Choice: Stationary vs. Stationery

What do you call a pencil that can’t move? Stationary stationery! If you didn’t find...

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4 Key Facts About MLA Referencing

It’s easy to get bogged down in detail with referencing. But having a good overall...

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Get Creative! (5 Tips for Writing Poetry and Fiction)

Here at Proofed, we tend to focus on formal and academic English. But life isn’t...

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The Word Limit in Academic Writing (and How to Stick to It)

Even the phrase “word limit” can cause panic among students. For some it’s the challenge...

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Formal vs. Informal English (Why and When Grammar Matters)

Some people say correcting people’s grammar makes you a snob (or, in the words of...

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Chicago Referencing – Citing an Edited Book

With Chicago referencing, citing an edited book or a chapter from a collection of essays...

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Word Choice: Who, Whom, Whose and Who’s

We all regularly use the word “who in speech. Nevertheless, many people feel confused about...

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How to Impress Employers with a Quality Cover Letter

The cover letter is the first thing anyone sees when you apply for a job,...

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