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Grammar Tips: Prepositions

In the English language, prepositions can be tricky to master because they’re usually idiomatic. However,...

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Grammar Tips: Plural Nouns

If someone asked you what a noun is, you’d probably say it’s a person, place,...

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A Simple Guide to Definite Articles

If you’re unsure what a definite article is, you’ve come to the right place! Knowing...

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How to Cite and Reference a Conference Paper in the Harvard Style

Conference papers are a common resource for academics. But how do you cite and reference...

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Study Tips: The Pomodoro Technique

Introduction Do you struggle to stay focused while studying? The Pomodoro (meaning tomato in Italian)...

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How to Cite a Code of Ethics in Harvard Referencing

Most businesses and professions have their own code of ethics, so you’re likely to encounter...

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Tips for Hosting Your Own Webinar

Introduction Are you passionate about a topic, so much that you’d love to share your...

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5 Proofreading Tips | Checklist and Examples

Proofreading is the final polish of a document, completed before submission or publication. It involves...

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Word Choice: May Versus Might

May and might are two modal verbs (a type of auxiliary verb) that often get...

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Punctuation Tips: Parenthesis

Whether you’re writing an essay, email, or cover letter, you’ll likely use parentheses. Maybe you...

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How to Format Fiction Manuscripts

Like non-fiction and screenplays, fiction has unique formatting standards designed to ease the publishing process....

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5 Free French-to-English Translation Services

Below is a list of five free translation apps for French speakers seeking French-to-English translation...

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