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How to Write a Combination Resume or CV

An employer may only have a few seconds to review your job application, so it’s...

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Reliable and Unreliable Narrative Voices

The narrative voice is a key aspect of any work of fiction. But what is...

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Word Choice: Male vs. Mail

‘Male’ and ‘mail’ sound the same, but they mean completely different things and you would...

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How to Add and Format Images in Google Docs

Adding an image to a document can help to make your meaning clear, but you...

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How to Cite an Unpublished Paper or Manuscript in APA Referencing

Did you know that you can cite unpublished works, such as in-progress research papers or...

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How to Write Fractions in Formal Writing

When using a fraction in a formal document, such as an essay, should you write...

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7 Simple Tips for Writing a Eulogy

A eulogy is a speech or a piece of writing about someone who has died....

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Word Choice: Beside vs. Besides

One little ‘s’ can make a lot of difference! Although they’re spelled the same otherwise,...

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5 Top Tips for Writing a Strong Call to Action (CTA)

If you want to turn casual readers into committed customers, you need a strong call...

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Writing Tips: When to Use the Second Person

Of all the grammatical persons, second person may be the most underappreciated. But what is...

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How to Cite a Podcast in Chicago Author–Date Referencing

Listened to an interesting podcast? If you want to reference it in your writing, you’ll...

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Writing Tips: Starting a Sentence with a Number

Most people write numbers up to ten as words (e.g. one, two, three) and larger...

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