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We’ve touched upon Creative Commons before on this blog in our post on finding free...
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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...
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There are many referencing systems, all with their own rules. But Plato and Aristotle – the...
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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...
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Like many homophones, “steal” and “steel” sound the same yet differ in meaning. But these...
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Something often overlooked in academic writing is that a good essay must present a good argument. Admittedly,...
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Previously, we’ve looked at what a well-written resume should include. Today, we’re focusing on how...
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Even if you’ve grown up speaking English, the words “forth” and “fourth” can be confusing....
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Job titles are important. They’re the first thing someone will see when looking for a...
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You’ll use some terms frequently in your written work. “But” is one of these words: the...
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