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Word Choice: In vs. Inn

Since “in” and “inn” sound the same, it is easy to mix up these terms....

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5 Tips for Writing a Great Lead for a News Story

A great lead (or “lede”) will set out the key points from a news story...

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How to Cite a Blog Post in Harvard Referencing

Blogs can be a great source of information when researching an essay (as long as...

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How to Write a Glossary for Tricky Terminology

Glossaries are used in many kinds of writing to help readers with tricky terminology. But...

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How to Use the Ruler Tool in Microsoft Word

The ruler tool in Microsoft Word provides a simple way of making sure different parts...

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Word Choice: Wander vs. Wonder

The words “wander” and “wonder” sound similar. They’re also very close in spelling, with only...

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5 Tips on How to Write an Op-Ed Article

Op-eds are a great way for academics and professionals to reach a wider audience. Have...

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5 Brilliant LGBTQ Novels for Pride Month

June is Pride Month, a time when the LGBTQ community celebrates its diversity and fights...

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Word Choice: Sauce vs. Source

“Sauce” and “source” may sound similar when spoken, but these terms are very different in...

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How to Write Up an Interview-Based Article

You’ve interviewed someone and had it transcribed. But what happens next? How do you turn...

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Word Choice: Meat vs. Meet

The words “meat” and “meet” sound the same, but they have very different meanings. Make...

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5 Top Tips on How to Write for Skim Readers

In this busy world, who has time to read anything? Well, we do, because we’re...

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