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Even though the difference between the en dash and the em dash might be only...
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Longitudinal research is a method of research used to study the same variables over an...
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When you’re writing an article, essay, report, or any other formal document, formatting elements like...
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There are many tricky rules to remember when writing in English. For example, where to...
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When it comes to picking a font for a resume, report, or any other piece...
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Should the term master’s degree have an apostrophe or not? The short answer is yes....
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The goal of an argumentative essay is to persuade the reader to understand and support...
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Whether you realize it or not, enthymemes are a common part of everyday communication. They...
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Using verbs correctly is one of the trickiest parts of writing. Anyone can make mistakes...
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If you’re writing about an organization, whether it’s a company, a team, or your own...
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Believe it or not, there are many companies, operating within the law, that write essays...
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We often get asked about hyphenation with compound adjectives. So, here’s our guide to compound...
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