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Using Articles (A, An, The) Before Acronyms and Initialisms

Acronyms (e.g. NASA, UNESCO) and initialisms (e.g. FBI, BBC) are common in writing. But when...

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How to Use Themes in Microsoft Word

You can use the themes in Microsoft Word to apply a consistent formatting style to...

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5 Tips on How to Achieve a Professional Tone in Business Writing

Good business writing should be professional in tone. But how can you achieve this in...

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5 More Spelling Memory Aids You Need to Know

Previously, we did a post on five helpful spelling mnemonics (i.e. memory aids). But we...

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How to Cite a Dictionary Entry in APA Referencing

Dictionaries are a useful source in academic writing. But how do you cite a dictionary...

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How to Avoid the False Dilemma Fallacy in Academic Writing

Students and researchers need to be aware of fallacies (i.e. bad or faulty arguments) in...

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Word Choice: Cue vs. Queue

The words ‘cue’ and ‘queue’ sound the same, but these are very different terms! To...

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5 Novels to Read for Black History Month

February is Black History Month in the USA and Canada. Created by historian Carter G...

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5 Top Tips for Writing Great Infographic Copy

Infographics give businesses an engaging, eye-catching way to communicate information, especially on social media. But...

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How to Cite a Social Media Post in AMA Referencing

Social media is not a standard scholarly source. However, there may be times when you...

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Idiom Tips: Another Think Coming or Another Thing Coming?

You may have seen the phrases ‘another think coming’ and ‘another thing coming’ used in...

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Word Choice: Idle vs. Idol

When spoken, ‘idle’ and ‘idol’ sound very similar. But these words differ in spelling and...

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