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Not every word in English needs to stand alone. Sometimes, words like to join up....
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Despite sounding identical, the words “sew,” “sow,” and “so” have completely different meanings. As a...
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If you’re preparing a resume or CV, you may need to write a personal statement...
Every year, on the fourth Thursday in November, Americans gather around the table to celebrate...
We’ve touched upon Creative Commons before on this blog in our post on finding free...
Collective nouns can be confusing if you’re not sure what they are. They look singular...
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Of all the typographic styles, italicization may look the most dynamic. Perhaps it’s the way...
There are many referencing systems, all with their own rules. But Plato and Aristotle – the...
Boom! Onomatopoeia is happening! And even if you don’t know what this word means yet,...
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“Aloud” and “allowed” sound the same. However, these terms also have very different meanings, so...
Like many homophones, “steal” and “steel” sound the same yet differ in meaning. But these...
Something often overlooked in academic writing is that a good essay must present a good argument. Admittedly,...
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