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The Difference Between Proofreading and Formatting

At Proofed, we’re often asked about the difference between proofreading and formatting. Briefly, you could...

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5 Tips for Re-Energising when Writing an Essay

You’ve been sat at your computer for hours, trying desperately to turn your notes into...

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Word Choice: Although, Whereas and Despite

In academic writing, we often contrast or compare ideas. There are lots of handy words...

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Word Choice: Proscribe vs. Prescribe

The verbs ‘proscribe’ and ‘prescribe’ are similar in spelling and pronunciation, but they are also...

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How to Get a Higher Distinction: 6 Superb Essay Writing Tips

If you put everything you have into your essays yet still fall short of the...

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Using the First Person in Academic Writing

There’s a long-standing tradition in academic writing of avoiding first person pronouns, such as ‘I’...

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Note-Taking Tips for (Almost) Every Situation

As a student, the two main note-based challenges you’ll face are taking notes from textbooks...

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How to Set Line Spacing in Microsoft Word

Many university style guides specify using double line spacing because it gives space for markers...

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How to Write Concisely

In academic writing, regardless of whether you’re a first-year undergraduate or doctoral candidate, writing concisely...

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9 Sure Signs You’re a Third Year University Student…

Being at university can change you over time. You might not know it, as you’ve...

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HtUA in AW (or How to Use Acronyms in Academic Writing)

Acronyms are common in academic writing, as they ensure concision and readability. The United Nations...

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Word Choice: Duel vs. Dual

We lunge at you with my sword while shouting ‘En garde!’ and we commence a...

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