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How to Write a Descriptive Paragraph About a Person (With Examples)

Describing a person or character is difficult for even the most successful authors. It requires...

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How to Create a Header in MLA Style

In MLA style papers, the header is an important component. You may have heard of...

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How to Become an Editor

Being an editor is a pretty sweet gig. You can do it from anywhere that...

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Exercises for Practicing the Future Tense in English

There are four future tenses in English. These include the simple future tense, the future...

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How to Use “As Well As” Correctly

You’ve probably seen “as well as” used interchangeably with “and,” but they don’t always have...

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APA Referencing: Parenthetical vs. Narrative Citations

In this article, you’ll learn how to make parenthetical citations, narrative citations, and references for...

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How to Become a Proofreader

Working as a proofreader can be a rewarding career, especially if you prefer working remotely....

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A Guide to Randomized vs. Non-Randomized Sampling

If you’re a market researcher or academic researcher, you probably need groups of people to...

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5 Creative Writing Contests to Look Out For in 2023

Whether you are a published or unpublished writer, creative writing contests are a great way...

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Grammar Tips: How to Use Neither/Either and Nor/Or Correctly

Neither/nor and either/or are pairs of words that many people struggle with, especially if English...

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There Is vs. There Are: A Quick Guide

“There is/there are” is used to describe that something is present, exists, or helps give...

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7 Essay Writing Contests to Look Out For in 2023

Essay contests are not only a great way to exercise your essay-writing skills but also...

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