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The MLA Handbook is widely used in academic writing. And in this post, we’re going...
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Should compass directions (i.e., north, south, east, and west) ever be capitalized? And if so,...
An academic referee is someone who provides a reference regarding your abilities, something all graduates...
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Is there a difference between “learned” and “learnt”? Or are these spellings interchangeable? This may...
You almost certainly use past participles on a daily basis if you speak English. But...
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When writing about mental health, the words we use and the way we frame our...
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If you’re using the Chicago Manual of Style, or even just the referencing styles it...
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You might know that verbs express actions and states of being. But did you know...
It’s easy to confuse “advice” and “advise,” as they only differ by one letter and...
When you’re getting ready for bed, do you put on your pajamas or your pyjamas?...
APA referencing is a common citation system in academic writing. But when should you include...
Minutes are a summary of what was said and decided in a meeting. The format...