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Writing Tips: Native American or American Indian?

Attitudes toward words can change over time. For example, when referring to the indigenous peoples...

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How to Cite a Musical Recording in Chicago Author–Date Referencing

If you refer to a piece of music in your academic writing, you need to...

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5 Top Tips on How to Write a Sales Letter

A well-written sales letter is an excellent way to make prospective buyers aware of your...

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5 Words and Phrases Popularised by Jane Austen

Jane Austen was born on this day (16 December) in 1775. She is best known...

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5 Tips on How to Write a Letter to Santa

At this time of year, Santa looks forward to receiving letters from children everywhere, letting...

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Word Choice: Night vs. Knight

It can be easy to mix up words that sound the same but have different...

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Understanding the Citation Tools in Microsoft Word

The citation tools in Microsoft Word make it easy to add references to your work....

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Punctuation Tips: Commas and Direct Address

When addressing someone directly in writing, you may need to set the person’s name apart...

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How to Cite a Musical Recording in Chicago Footnote Referencing

If you’re writing about music for an essay, you might have to cite song or...

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An Introduction the Dewey Decimal System

Libraries around the world use the Dewey Decimal System to organise written works. And since...

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Word Choice: Gate vs. Gait

The words ‘gate’ and ‘gait’ sound the same, but they have different meanings. Since they...

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Grammar Tips: What Are Linking Verbs?

Linking verbs are a key part of English. And knowing how they work can help...

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