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Our team of experts posts daily about spelling, grammar, punctuation, word choice, referencing, and more to help you better understand the English language and improve your writing skills.

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Spelling Tips: Minuscule or Miniscule?

Is a tiny spelling mistake “minuscule”? Or should it be a “miniscule” mistake? Let’s look...

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How to Cite a Film in MHRA Referencing

Have you referred to a film or documentary in your work? If so, find out...

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Word Choice: Wreath vs. Wreathe

Only one letter separates “wreath” and “wreathe,” and these words are related. As such, they’re...

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3 Ways Proofreading Can Boost Your SEO Results

Search engine optimization (or SEO) is vital for any business that operates online. But did...

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How to Create a Fillable Form in Microsoft Word

Did you know that you can create an interactive form in Microsoft Word? To do...

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How to Cite a Patent in IEEE Referencing

If you’re writing on a technical subject, you may need to cite a patent in...

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A Brief History of Dictionaries for National Dictionary Day

If you’re super cool, like us, you’re probably excited about today (October 16) being National...

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A Quick Guide to Author Names in MLA Referencing

The MLA Handbook is widely used in academic writing. And in this post, we’re going...

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When to Capitalize North, South, East and West

Should compass directions (i.e., north, south, east, and west) ever be capitalized? And if so,...

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Word Choice: Learned vs. Learnt

Is there a difference between “learned” and “learnt”? Or are these spellings interchangeable? This may...

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Grammar Tips: What Is a Past Participle?

You almost certainly use past participles on a daily basis if you speak English. But...

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7 Tips for Writing About Mental Health

When writing about mental health, the words we use and the way we frame our...

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