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Grammar Tips: Present Tense Forms

The past is an illusion. The future will never arrive. All we have is the...

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What Is Oxford Referencing?

Many universities recommend using Oxford referencing when citing sources in essays. But what exactly is...

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Word Choice: Oppose vs. Appose

Ideally, all words would be clearly distinct in spelling and pronunciation. In practice, there are...

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Microsoft Word Tips: Page Layout and Margins

When writing an essay, you may need to format the document to fit the rules...

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Punctuation Tips: Run-On Sentences

Good punctuation is essential for clarity in written work. It can also have a major...

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Oxford Referencing – Citing a Chapter from an Edited Book

Sometimes we have to share. As a student, for example, you might share a house...

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Word Choice: That vs. Which

Mix ups over when to use ‘that’ and ‘which’ are common, especially among those for...

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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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