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Word Choice: Device vs. Devise

The terms ‘device’ and ‘devise’ look similar written down and are derived from the same...

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Word Choice: Comprise vs. Compose

Grammar can have a major impact on human lives. A Wikipedia editor called ‘Giraffedata’, for...

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6 Top Tips for Your Dissertation References

While most students know referencing is an important part of academic writing, citations remain something...

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Keep Calm and Carry On: Dealing with Student Stress

With deadlines, exams, essays and course fees to worry about, it’s no wonder stress is...

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Harvard Referencing – Citing a Book

In this post, we go over the basics for citing a book using Harvard referencing....

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Word Choice: Desert vs. Dessert

There’s big difference between a ‘frozen dessert’ and a ‘frozen desert’: one is a delicious...

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5 Cracking Tips for Writing a Good Conclusion

Along with the introduction, the conclusion frames your essay to give it a sense of...

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Legal Citation – Citing Cases AGLC Style

The Australian Guide to Legal Citation (or AGLC) sets out a uniform approach for citing...

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5 Top Tips for Surviving Your Second Year

If you’re reading this, you’ve made it through your first year at university in one...

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Essay Writing: Finding Inspiration Outside of the Library

If you’re struggling for an interesting essay topic, you might have to think outside the...

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5 Top Health Tips for Students

You’re a student, so you’re probably young and feel indestructible. But we all have to...

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How to Reference a Print Journal Article – Chicago Style

A style guide for American English, the Chicago Manual of Style is widely used by...

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