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Word Choice: Media vs. Mediums

The word “medium” has several meanings. This is not a problem in itself, but “medium”...

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Spelling Tips: Are Whilst, Amongst and Amidst Correct?

“Whilst,” “amongst,” and “amidst” are all variant spellings of familiar terms: Whilst is an alternative...

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How to Format a Reference List in APA Referencing

Have you been asked to use APA referencing in an essay or dissertation? Then you’ll...

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Writing Tips: How to Use the Number Sign (#)

If you use social media, you probably know the “#” sign or hashtag. This symbol...

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Word Choice: Allude vs. Elude

“Allude” and “elude” sound alike, but using the wrong one could change the meaning of...

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Burned vs. Burnt (And Other Verbs that Can End “-ed” or “-t”)

“Burned” and “burnt” differ in spelling, but do they differ in meaning? The answer may...

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Word Choice: Lose vs. Loose

One “o” or two? It makes all the difference with “lose” and “loose,” which are...

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Word Choice: Loath vs. Loathe

Homonyms – words that sound and look alike but differ in meaning – are tricky...

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Word Choice: Refute, Rebut or Rebuke?

“Refute,” “rebut,” and “rebuke” all look similar on the page. In addition, they’re all verbs...

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How to Cite Personal Correspondence in APA Referencing

Printed books and journal articles are fine. But what if you’ve contacted someone to ask...

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Word Choice: Hung vs. Hanged

Mixing up “hung” and “hanged” is quite a common error. Both words can be the...

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Word Choice: Uncharted vs. Unchartered

At first glance, the words “uncharted” and “unchartered” look almost identical. But the pesky extra...

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