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7 Top Tips for Writing an Employee Newsletter

An internal newsletter is a chance to build morale and add value for employees, so...

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Superscript, Subscript and Strikethrough in Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word has options to apply superscript, subscript, and strikethrough to text in a document....

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How to Cite an Online Video in Vancouver Referencing

The Vancouver referencing style is widely used in scientific and medical papers. But how do...

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Word Choice: Weather vs. Whether

The words “weather” and “whether” sound alike, but they’re spelled differently and have different meanings....

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How to Cite an Online Image in Harvard Referencing

Want to use an image you found online in your academic writing? Read our guide...

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Style Guides: What Is AP Style?

“AP style” refers to The Associated Press Stylebook, a style guide used in journalism and...

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Grammar Tips: Subjects and Predicates

When you write, it’s important to use correct grammar. This includes writing in complete sentences....

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Word Choice: Buy, Bye or By?

The words “buy,” “bye,” and “by” look and sound similar. These terms are all used...

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How to Type Fractions in Microsoft Word

Fractions are used in all sorts of writing, from science and math papers to financial...

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Spelling Tips: Granddad, Grandad and Granddaughter

It’s easy to remember how to spell “grandma,” “grandmother,” and “grandson” – they all have...

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Word Choice: Many vs. Much

“Many” and “much” are both quantifiers (i.e., they indicate quantity). The difference is that we...

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Idiom Tips: Lo and Behold or Low and Behold?

The phrase “lo and behold” is often misspelled as “low and behold,” with an extra...

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