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How to Write a Letter of Recommendation

Most of us have needed a letter of recommendation – otherwise known as a letter...

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7 Tips to Enhance Your LinkedIn Profile

LinkedIn gets fewer headlines than Twitter or Facebook. It isn’t where the latest memes go...

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How to Cite Federal Statutes in Bluebook Referencing

The Bluebook sets out uniform conventions for referencing legal documents, so anyone studying US law will...

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Vocabulary Tips: Few vs. A Few

In English, ‘few’ means ‘a small number of something’. Seems simple, yes? Unfortunately, the exact...

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Writing Tips: Novellas and Novelettes

If you’re an aspiring author, you may be planning to write a novel or short...

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When to Post on Social Media to Maximise Engagement

Every business needs a social media presence these days. But being on social media doesn’t...

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How to Cite a Conference Paper in MHRA Referencing

After an academic conference, the papers are often published as ‘conference proceedings’. These are very...

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How to Use Google Images Like a Pro

Whether you’re looking for images to use on a website or just want to see...

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How to Format Case Citations in Bluebook Referencing

The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation is a well-known legal citation style guide in the...

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Word Choice: Vain, Vane or Vein?

The words ‘vain’, ‘vane’ and ‘vein’ are homophones – words that differ in spelling and...

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Legal Citations: What Is OSCOLA Referencing?

Have you been asked to use OSCOLA referencing in a document? Or are you writing...

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What Is ASA Referencing? 5 Key Facts

If you’re studying sociology, you may have been asked to use ASA referencing in your written...

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