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On one level, the indefinite articles (‘a’ and ‘an’) are two of the simplest words...
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The complicated system of rules and exceptions comprising the English language frequently baffles even native...
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Many people find the words ‘farther’ and ‘further’ confusing and use them interchangeably. This won’t...
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Not many people enjoy writing up the methodology chapter of their dissertation. Some even skip...
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Even when words differ in both pronunciation and spelling, it’s still possible to get them...
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One common mistake we see at Proofed is similarly spelled words being confused with one...
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There are lots of English words which look similar to one another but diverge in...
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The notion of ‘critical’ analysis can be difficult to grasp, as many people think that...
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Adding a table of contents to your work allows your reader to quickly find specific...
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They’re almost spelled the same, sound similar when spoken, and yet differ from one another...
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Choosing a good title for your Master’s dissertation or PhD thesis is important because a...
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Citing your sources clearly and consistently is absolutely vital in academic writing, so referencing is...
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