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How to Write Flash Fiction

How long does a story need to be? With flash fiction, it can be anything...

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Fallacies: Begging the Question and Circular Arguments

We’re back with another fallacy (i.e. an argument that contains a hidden mistake). Today, we’re...

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Mother’s Day Etymology: Where Does ‘Mum’ Come From?

Today is Mother’s Day, the day we thank our female parents for their love and...

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Missing Information in APA Referencing

Referencing can be tricky even if you have all the source details. But what do...

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How to Give Feedback on an Essay

Whether you’re teaching or just helping a friend, being asked to offer feedback on an...

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Word Choice: Content vs. Contents

If you’re used to English pluralization, you might assume “contents” is just the plural of...

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Academic Writing: The Reflective Essay

If you’re at university, you may need to write a reflective essay at some point....

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Star Wars Day! 4 Great Grammatical Mistakes from Hollywood

To celebrate Star Wars Day – slogan, ‘May the 4th Be With You’ – we’re...

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5 SEO Tips for Copy Writers

Every modern business has a website. And if you have a website, you need an...

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How to Compare Two PowerPoint Presentations

Microsoft PowerPoint is widely used for creating slideshow presentations in business and education. But how...

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How to Edit Quotes in an Essay

Quoting sources is vital when writing an essay. But what if the quote doesn’t fit...

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How to Use Cardinal and Ordinal Numbers

Did you know there are different types of numbers? Two common examples are cardinal numbers...

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