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What Should a Thesis Include? (A Handy Thesis Checklist)

What to put in a thesis or dissertation depends on the subject. After all, there’s...

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Word Choice: Week vs. Weak

The words “week” and “weak” sound identical but have different meanings. And since they only...

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Standard English and Linguistic Imperialism: Is Proofreading Racist?

Proofreading often involves correcting non-standard English. But if it erases minority voices by demanding that...

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How to Cite a Poem in Harvard Referencing

If you’re writing about poetry in an essay, knowing how to reference a poem is...

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Alt Text in Microsoft Word and Google Docs

Alternative text (also known as “alt text,” “alt tags,” or “alt descriptions”) is text that...

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Author Tips: Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing

If you’ve written a book, you have a choice over how to publish it. You...

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Word Choice: Peace vs. Piece

The words “peace” and “piece” sound the same, but you won’t want to use the...

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5 Canine Catchphrases (National Dog Day)

August the 26th is National Dog Day, when humans doff their caps to their canine...

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How to Cite a Film in Chicago Author–Date Referencing

Need to cite a film in an essay? If so, you’ll want to do it...

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5 Top Tips on How to Write a Resignation Letter

Once you’ve decided to quit your job, you’ll need to notify your employer. And if...

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How to Boost Your Grades: 6 Superb Essay Writing Tips

If you put everything you have into your essays yet still fall short of the...

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Word Choice: Empathy vs. Sympathy

The words “empathy” and “sympathy” are both related to how we respond to other people’s...

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