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Our team of experts posts daily about spelling, grammar, punctuation, word choice, referencing, and more to help you better understand the English language and improve your writing skills.

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Word Choice: Uncharted vs. Unchartered

At first glance, the words “uncharted” and “unchartered” look almost identical. But the pesky extra...

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How to Cite a Conference Paper in IEEE Referencing

IEEE referencing – named for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – is a...

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5 Tips for Conducting Effective Market Research

If you’re preparing a business plan, you’ll need to conduct some market research. Exactly what...

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Word Choice: If vs. Whether

We have a slightly unusual word choice post today, as we’re looking at “if” and...

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Word Choice: Wave vs. Waive

The words “wave” and “waive” sound identical. And to make matters more confusing, “wave” has...

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5 Top Tips for Writing a Letter of Complaint

Sometimes, you only get what you deserve if you make a fuss about it. And...

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Overused Words: Synonyms for “Important”?

“Important” is a very useful word. But if you use it too often, your writing...

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Word Choice: Lead vs. Led

The word “lead” has many definitions. Too many, really. In fact, somebody should have put a...

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How to Cite a Website in AMA Referencing

Have you been asked to use AMA referencing in your academic writing? If so, make...

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What Is Etymology? And Where Does “Proofreading” Come From?

Etymology is something word nerds (like us) get quite excited about. This is mostly because...

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Making Writing Flow with Transitional Words and Phrases

One challenge of academic writing is making sure your essay flows from one section, paragraph, or sentence...

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How to Write a Narrative Essay

A narrative essay is quite different to other essays you might write at school or...

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