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If you’re studying literature, there’s a good chance you’ll write about poetry in your work....
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When writing a resume or CV, you need to pick a format. And the most...
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At Proofed, we’re often asked whether “judgment” or “judgement” is the correct spelling. The simple...
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To “toe the line” means to follow the rules or obey an authority. However, people...
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Everyone loves a vertical list. They’re easy to read. They look good. Why wouldn’t you...
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If you’ve ever stared at a text message and been confused by a string of...
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MLA referencing has rules for all sorts of published sources, such as books, websites, and...
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Depending on where you look, you may see the words “inquire” and “enquire” used interchangeably....
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“Creak” and “creek” are homophones: words that sound the same when spoken but have different...
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A descriptive essay, as the name may suggest, is an essay in which you describe...
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As with most citation systems, Chicago referencing requires you to list all cited sources at...
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Usually, our Word Choice posts cover homophones (i.e., words that sound alike but have different...
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