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Word Choice: Rays, Raise or Raze?

The words “rays,” “raise,” and “raze” all sound the same. They mean completely different things,...

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Writing Tips: What Is a Noun?

Nouns are a key element of language. But what exactly is a noun? Here, we’ll...

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7 Unusual Punctuation Marks You Never Knew Existed

Did you think punctuation was complicated enough? Well, today, September 24, is National Punctuation Day...

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How to Cite a TV Show in Chicago Author–Date Referencing

Seen a TV show that is relevant to an essay you’re writing? If so, make...

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Writing Tips: When to Write “Black” with a Capital “B”

The capitalization of “Black” has been a topic of much debate recently. But why is...

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Word Choice: Bean vs. Been

“Bean” and “been” sound the same, so it’s easy to mix up these words. But...

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5 Ways Social Media Can Improve Your English

To improve at anything, you should practice every day. And if English is your second...

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Yarr, Matey! (4 Nautical Phrases to Help You Talk Like a Pirate)

Ahoy, matey! Yarr! Shiver me timbers! Splice the mainbrace, and so on and so on....

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How to Cite a TV Show in Chicago Footnote Referencing

Television isn’t a traditional academic source. But if you’ve seen an insightful program, or you’re...

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5 Tips for Writing Up the Minutes of a Meeting

You may need to take minutes as a record of the actions taken and decisions...

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Word Choice: Wine vs. Whine

“Wine” and “whine” have very different meanings, but they only differ by one letter, so...

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Everything You Need to Know About Numbers in AP Style

The AP Stylebook is a popular style guide in the business and journalism worlds. But...

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