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Five Fantastic Examples of Semantic Bleaching

Many words in the English language have lost the intensity of their original meaning. For...

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How to Format Images in an Essay

Writing an essay? It may enhance your argument to include some images, as long as...

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What Are Copular Verbs?

Copular verbs are an essential part of the English language, so it’s important to know...

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Spelling Tips: Sombre vs Somber

Do somber and sombre have the same meaning? And if so, why are there two...

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Vocabulary Tips: How to Use “Graduate” and “Graduated”

A lot of people get confused by the word graduate, because it can be a...

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How to Type an En Dash and Em Dash on Windows and Mac Devices

The en dash (–) and em dash (—) are useful punctuation marks, but unfortunately, you...

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Three Online Writing Platforms for Professionals

​​Developing strong writing skills is important for professionals across all roles and industries. Producing writing...

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How to Format an APA Title Page

There are various styles and formats that colleges and universities prescribe for use in articles,...

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Breaking Up Your Paragraphs: A Few Quick Tips

Large blocks of solid text are off-putting and difficult for readers to follow. Good authors...

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Should Footnote Markers Go After the Punctuation?

Writers—especially students and researchers—use footnotes to provide extra information without interrupting the flow of ideas...

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Aphorisms: A Guide to this Rhetorical Device

Aphorisms are statements or catchphrases that contain a truth or opinion expressed in a concise...

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What is Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R) Day?

​​​​April 12th is the national celebration of Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) Day; although at...

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