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Spelling Tips: Pyjamas or Pajamas?

When you’re getting ready for bed, do you put on your pyjamas or your pajamas?...

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A Guide to Page Numbers in APA Referencing

APA referencing is a common citation system in academic writing. But when should you include...

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5 Tips to Help You Handle Your PhD Thesis Revisions

You finished your PhD! Well done! All you have to do now is make a...

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What to Include in the Minutes of a Meeting

Minutes are a summary of what was said and decided in a meeting. The format...

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Word Choice: Stairs vs. Stares

‘Stair’ and ‘stare’ are homophones. But while these words sound the same, they have very...

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5 Must-Read Books on Black History and Culture

October is Black History Month in the UK, so we’re looking at five books by...

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How to Format a Works Cited List in MLA Referencing

If you’re using MLA referencing for an essay or paper, you’ll need to include a...

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What to Include in an Academic CV

If you’re applying for a role in academia, you’ll need a strong academic CV or...

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A Quick Guide to Abbreviations in AP Style

The AP Stylebook has a lot of helpful advice about writing clearly and concisely. But...

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Word Choice: Rays, Raise or Raze?

The words ‘rays’, ‘raise’ and ‘raze’ all sound the same. They mean completely different things,...

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Writing Tips: What Is a Noun?

Nouns are a key element of language. But what exactly is a noun? Here, we’ll...

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7 Unusual Punctuation Marks You Never Knew Existed

Did you think punctuation was complicated enough? Well, today, the 24th of September, is National Punctuation...

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