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Word Choice: Imminent vs. Eminent

Do you know the difference between ‘imminent’ and ‘eminent’? These words sound similar when spoken,...

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Black Poetry Day: 5 Brilliant Black Poets You Should Read

Today, 17 October, is Black Poetry Day, a day for celebrating Black poets around the...

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A Brief History of Dictionaries for National Dictionary Day

If you’re super cool, like us, you’re probably excited about today (16 October) being National...

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A Quick Guide to Author Names in MLA Referencing

The MLA Handbook is widely used in academic writing. And in this post, we’re going...

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When to Capitalise North, South, East and West

Should compass directions (i.e. north, south, east, and west) ever be capitalised? And if so,...

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5 Tips on Picking an Academic Referee

An academic referee is someone who provides a reference regarding your abilities, something all graduates...

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Word Choice: Learned vs. Learnt

Is there a difference between ‘learned’ and ‘learnt’? Or are these words interchangeable? This may...

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Grammar Tips: What Is a Past Participle?

You almost certainly use past participles on a daily basis if you speak English. But...

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7 Tips for Writing About Mental Health

When writing about mental health, the words we use and the way we frame our...

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A Guide to Source Titles in Chicago Referencing

If you’re using the Chicago Manual of Style, or even just the referencing styles it...

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A Quick Guide to Verb Types: Main, Linking, Auxiliary and Modal Verbs

You might know that verbs express actions and states of being. But did you know...

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Word Choice: Advice vs. Advise

It’s easy to confuse ‘advice’ and ‘advise’, as they only differ by one letter and...

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