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3 Beautiful Poems and Why They’re Great

Beautiful poetry expresses emotion, and perhaps what makes poems most magical, is that they can...

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6 Persuasive Writing Tips and Techniques

Persuasion is used to sell something, whether an idea, product, service, or request. So, a...

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How to Avoid Overusing “Said” in Fictional Dialogue

“You use the word ‘said’ way too much,” she said. “What do you mean?” I...

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How to Write a Project Proposal

If you’ve got an idea for a project that’ll boost your business, you might be...

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What Are Independent and Dependent Variables?

If you are involved in any kind of scientific research, from anthropology to zoology, you’ll...

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Word Choice: Intension vs. Intention

The words ‘intention’ and ‘intension’ are pronounced the same way, but they have different meanings....

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How to Use Autocorrect in Google Docs

The autocorrect function in Google Docs is called automatic substitution. Used properly, this can reduce...

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How to Cite a Manual or Handbook in APA Referencing

If you’re going to refer to a handbook or technical manual in your academic writing,...

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Word Choice: Chute vs. Shoot

Although the words ‘chute’ and ‘shoot’ are spelled differently, they sound the same way. And...

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How to Write Research Objectives

Writing a research paper, thesis, or dissertation? If so, you’ll want to state your research...

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5 Tips for Writing a Backgrounder

A backgrounder, also known as a ‘fact sheet’, is a brief document that provides detailed...

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Word Choice: Guise vs. Guys

‘Guise’ and ‘guys’ are homophones, which means they sound the same but have different meanings....

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