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31st July 2014

3-minute read

To Capitalise or Not To Capitalise: A Useful Guide

The question of when to capitalise a word can be tricky. As such, sometimes even...

24th July 2014

2-minute read

Word Choice: Practise vs. Practice

Although ‘practise’ and ‘practice’ sound exactly the same and have very similar spellings, the one...

17th July 2014

2-minute read

The Serial/Oxford Comma

The Oxford comma can be a useful tool in writing, as it can help make...

10th July 2014

2-minute read

Word Choice: Illicit vs. Elicit

Although they sound slightly different when spoken, it’s easy to mix up the words ‘illicit’...

3rd July 2014

2-minute read

Word Choice: Their, They’re or There?

Although they sound similar when spoken, ‘their’, ‘they’re’ and ‘there’ have very different meanings. And...

8th January 2014

2-minute read

Citing an Ebook with the Oxford Referencing Style

Paper is a thing of the past. Well, not really. But it is convenient that...

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5th January 2014

2-minute read

How to Structure an Essay

When writing an essay, you can break it down into five basic parts. These are:...

21st December 2013

1-minute read

The Difference Between Concrete and Abstract Nouns

Nouns can be divided into two primary categories: concrete and abstract. Learning how to use...

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