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Etc. is the abbreviation of the Latin term et cetera, which means and the rest...
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Writing a science fiction novel can be a massive undertaking. There are many different sub-genres...
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In our digital world, you might find information relevant to your research on Twitter. But...
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If you write often, it’s easy to overuse certain words out of habit. But limiting...
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If you’re a researcher or student in the sciences, you’ll probably come across the term...
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A strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis is a tool used for strategic planning....
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What is a conceptual framework? And why is it important? A conceptual framework illustrates the...
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Series is an example of a collective noun. Even though a series is singular, it...
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If you’re a researcher writing an APA paper, you’ll need to include a Methods section....
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“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires...
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English can be a difficult language because even the most minor spelling differences can drastically...
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The Christmas season is all about the joys of giving and connecting with friends and...
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