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5 Tips on How to Adapt a Novel into a Screenplay

At some point, most people have probably read a book and thought, “This would make...

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How to Create a Fillable Form in Microsoft Word

Did you know that you can create an interactive form in Microsoft Word? To do...

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How to Cite a Patent in IEEE Referencing

If you’re writing on a technical subject, you may need to cite a patent in...

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How Does the Peer Review Process Work?

Peer review is a vital part of academic publishing. And if you’re submitting a research...

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Word Choice: Imminent vs. Eminent

Do you know the difference between “imminent” and “eminent”? These words sound similar when spoken,...

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Black Poetry Day: 5 Brilliant Black Poets You Should Read

Today, October 17, is Black Poetry Day, a day for celebrating Black poets around the...

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A Brief History of Dictionaries for National Dictionary Day

If you’re super cool, like us, you’re probably excited about today (October 16) being National...

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A Quick Guide to Author Names in MLA Referencing

The MLA Handbook is widely used in academic writing. And in this post, we’re going...

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When to Capitalize North, South, East and West

Should compass directions (i.e., north, south, east, and west) ever be capitalized? And if so,...

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5 Tips on Picking an Academic Referee

An academic referee is someone who provides a reference regarding your abilities, something all graduates...

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Word Choice: Learned vs. Learnt

Is there a difference between “learned” and “learnt”? Or are these spellings interchangeable? This may...

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Grammar Tips: What Is a Past Participle?

You almost certainly use past participles on a daily basis if you speak English. But...

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