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How to Work Quotes into an Essay

Quoting sources is essential in academic writing. But you can’t simply copy a passage you’ve...

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6 Tips on Writing a Personal Statement

When applying to university, you might be asked to write a personal statement. This is...

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MHRA Referencing – Citing an Ebook

‘Electronic books? What kind of modern wizardry is this?’ asks Professor McStuffy when he sees...

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Vancouver Referencing – Citing a Book

Vancouver is a Canadian city known for having the world’s longest wooden suspension bridge (and...

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How to Use Heading Styles in Microsoft Word

The ‘Heading’ styles in Microsoft Word are crucial for two reasons. First, they let you...

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Idiom Corner: Does the Exception Prove the Rule?

‘The exception that proves the rule’ is one of the most misused phrases in English....

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Dissertation Advice: How to Use the Appendix

Unlike the human appendix, the appendices at the end of your dissertation are very valuable…...

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Oxford Referencing – Repeat Citations

Oxford referencing is a footnote citation system used by many universities. If you’re reading this,...

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Vocabulary Tips: Is Data Singular or Plural?

Some debates seem like they’ll never end. The Beatles or the Rolling Stones? White bread...

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Grammar Tips: Double Negatives

Have you ever heard somebody say, ‘I didn’t do nothing’? If so, how did it...

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Oxford Referencing – Citing a Website

With computers everywhere, it’s common to cite websites in academic writing. With Oxford referencing, you’ll...

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Word Choice: Extent vs. Extend

In our ‘Word Choice’ posts, we typically focus on homophones (i.e. words that sound similar...

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