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Word Choice: Aloud vs. Allowed

‘Aloud’ and ‘allowed’ sound identical when spoken. However, these words differ in their meaning and...

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Possessive Apostrophes and Joint Ownership

We’ve written about apostrophes before on this blog, but today we want to look specifically...

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5 Expensive Comma Typos from History

You might not give commas much thought on a day-to-day basis. They’re just punctuation. But...

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Word Choice: Passed vs. Past

‘Passed’ and ‘past’ sound similar, and both are common words. It is no surprise, then,...

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Chicago Referencing – Citing an Online Video (Footnotes)

Chicago Referencing can be frustrating for those who prefer their referencing systems to have well-defined...

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Collective Nouns: What They Are and How to Use Them

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

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How to Format a Screenplay

Do you hear Hollywood calling? Then maybe it’s time to work on that screenplay you’ve...

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Word Choice: Each vs. Every

The words ‘each’ and ‘every’ have a lot in common. They are both used to...

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5 Tips for a Great Brand Voice

A company’s brand voice is reflected in the tone and content of its communications, from...

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Vancouver Referencing – Citing Ebooks

We’re not ready to write off paper quite yet, but we have to admit that...

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Microsoft Word Tips: Handy Shortcuts You Need to Know

The shortcuts in Microsoft Word are a great way of boosting efficiency while writing. They...

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How to Avoid Data Disasters (Backing Up Your Work)

If we had to say one thing in favour of handwriting, it’s that we’ve never...

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