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Referencing a Translated Book (Harvard, APA, MLA and Chicago)

Pity translators. Without them, many great works of literature would be unavailable in English. Likewise, scientific...

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The, A and An: Definite and Indefinite Articles

‘The’, ‘a’ and ‘an’ are, respectively, the first, sixth and thirty-second most common words in...

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Sentence Types (Simple, Complex and Compound)

Today we’re looking at how to construct different sentence types! Wait! Where are you going?...

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Word Choice: Rational vs. Rationale

It’s common for words that share an origin to be similar in spelling. ‘Rational’ and...

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Using Track Changes in Microsoft Word

As proofreaders, we’re very keen on the Track Changes function in Microsoft Word. ‘But I’m...

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Chicago Referencing – Citing a Website

The Chicago Manual of Style’s website states that a ‘citation to a website can often...

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Know Your Prepositions! (For and On)

One common mistake we see while proofreading is incorrect use of prepositions. But these words,...

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5 Canine Catchphrases (National Dog Day)

August the 26th is National Dog Day, when humans doff their caps to their canine...

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Word Choice: Where, Were or We’re?

The tendency in English for common words to look similar on paper is a curious...

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Passive Voice or Active Voice? (Your Options Explained)

As far as grammar goes, the passive voice is controversial. Some say it is essential...

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Spelling Tips: I Before E Except After C

Vowel order can be tricky in English, since there isn’t always an obvious connection between...

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Physically, Physically, Physically Fit: 6 Exercise Tips for Students

Yes, that title is a reference to Reel 2 Real’s 1994 hit ‘I Like to...

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