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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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NaNoWriMo: What Comes Next?

It’s the end of November. That means two things: We can start panicking about how...

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A Short (Etymological) History of Thanksgiving Day

Every year, on the fourth Thursday in November, Americans gather around the table to celebrate...

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A Guide to Creative Commons Licenses

We’ve touched upon Creative Commons before on this blog in our post on finding free...

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Vocabulary Tips: Collective Nouns

Collective nouns can be confusing if you’re not sure what they are. They look singular...

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How to Cite a Book in AMA Referencing

The AMA system is one of the most common referencing styles used in medical writing....

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When to Use Italics in Your Writing

Of all the typographic styles, italicization may look the most dynamic. Perhaps it’s the way...

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Citing Plato and Aristotle: Stephanus and Bekker Numbers

There are many referencing systems, all with their own rules. But Plato and Aristotle – the...

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Writing Tips: What Is Onomatopoeia?

Boom! Onomatopoeia is happening! And even if you don’t know what this word means yet,...

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Word Choice: Aloud vs. Allowed

“Aloud” and “allowed” sound the same. However, these terms also have very different meanings, so...

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What Do Agents and Editors Do for an Author?

To get published, you may need to work with agents and editors, which are important...

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How to Cite a Conference Paper in Oxford Referencing

Conference papers can be useful when writing an essay. But to use a conference paper in...

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Word Choice: Steal vs. Steel

Like many homophones, “steal” and “steel” sound the same yet differ in meaning. But these...

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