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How to Punctuate However in the Middle of a Sentence
Many writers are unsure about what punctuation to use with the word however. Does it...
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Figures and Tables – Should You Add a Caption?
In the world of academia, there are a lot of rules. So many rules that...
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Capitalization Rules: Writing About Academic Subjects
Whether or not you capitalize words can determine the meaning you convey through your writing....
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Top Tips for Decreasing Your Word Count
Cutting your academic writing down to meet a specific word limit can be tricky –...
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What Is a Semordnilap?
If you look carefully at the word semordnilap, you might notice that it’s palindromes spelled...
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Should “As” and “Since” be Preceded by a Comma?
A comma is a punctuation mark that serves many purposes. The rules for using commas...
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En Dashes and Em Dashes in US and UK English
Even though the difference between the en dash and the em dash might be only...
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“US” vs ‘UK’: How Different Dialects Use Quote Marks
When you write or read in different dialects, you’ll find that the spelling, vocabulary, and...
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Should the Words “University” and “College” Be Capitalized?
There are many tricky rules to remember when writing in English. For example, where to...
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A Guide to Use of Fonts in Formal Writing
When it comes to picking a font for a resume, report, or any other piece...
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Punctuation Tips: Masters Degree or Master’s Degree?
Should the term master’s degree have an apostrophe or not? The short answer is yes....
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What Are Collocations?
Even if you haven’t heard of collocations, we’d bet our bottom dollar that you use...
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