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A Quick Guide to Add-Ins in Microsoft Word

The “add-ins” in Microsoft Word can be very useful, offering simple ways to complete tasks...

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How to Cite a Patent in Chicago Footnote Referencing

If you are writing about technical subjects, you might need to cite a patent at...

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5 Tips on How to Write a Live Music Review

When you write a live music review, you want to capture the experience of being...

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5 Top Financial Tips for Freelance Writers

From sorting your taxes to starting a pension, managing your money as a freelance writer...

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Word Choice: Yoke vs. Yolk

The words “yoke” and “yolk” sound similar, but they mean different things. As such, you...

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How to Cite a Thesis or Dissertation in IEEE Referencing

Did you know you can cite someone else’s thesis or dissertation in your own work?...

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Writing Tips: Synecdoche and Metonymy

You might not know the words “synecdoche” or “metonymy,” but these rhetorical devices are common...

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A Quick Guide to the Simple Tenses

The past, present, and future simple tenses are vital for describing actions. In the guide...

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5 Ways to Celebrate World Poetry Day

The UN’s World Poetry Day (March 21) is a day for celebrating poetry and poets...

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Spelling Tips: Rhythm or Rythm?

Do dancers need a good sense of “rhythm” or “rythm”? This word can be difficult...

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Word Choice: Gorilla vs. Guerrilla

The words “gorilla” and “guerrilla” sound similar, so it is easy to get them confused....

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How to Format an MHRA Bibliography

You may have to use the MHRA referencing system if you are studying in the...

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