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How to Cite a Film or Documentary in MLA Referencing

If you’re writing an essay, you may need to cite a film or documentary. But...

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Word Choice: Tail vs. Tale

“Tail” and “tale” sound the same, but these words mean different things. In this post,...

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How to Avoid the Appeal to Ignorance Fallacy in Academic Writing

You should always try to avoid fallacies – i.e., bad arguments – in your academic...

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Writing Tips: Merry Christmas vs. Season’s Greetings

Christmas may be just round the corner, but getting your words right is still important!...

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Word Choice: Sun vs. Son

The words “sun” and “son” sound exactly the same, but they have different meanings. This...

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How to Cite a Podcast in Harvard Referencing

Podcasts are becoming a common source in academic writing. But since they’re not print sources,...

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5 Tips on Writing a Cliffhanger Ending for Your Novel

A “cliffhanger” ending is one that ends a story on a tense, unresolved moment (such...

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Word Choice: Flu, Flue or Flew?

The words “flu,” “flue,” and “flew” all sound the same, yet they mean completely different...

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5 Tips for Writing Product and Service Descriptions That Sell

Every business needs a competitive edge. And one way to do this is with high-quality...

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Academic Writing: How to Structure a Lab Report

If you’ve done a laboratory experiment as part of your studies, you might need to...

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Grammar Tips: What Are Auxiliary Verbs?

Most English speakers use auxiliary verbs every day, even if they’ve never heard the term...

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Word Choice: Board vs. Bored

The words “board” and “bored” sound the same, so it can be easy to mix...

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