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Phrases for Wimbledon: The Ball Is in Your Court and Game, Set, Match
The Wimbledon Championships are back after last year’s cancellation because of the pandemic. And to...
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Word Choice: Waist vs. Waste
The words ‘waist’ and ‘waste’ are homophones, so they sound the same but have different...
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Epilogue or Afterword? A Guide for the Confused
‘Epilogue’ and ‘afterword’ both refer to sections at the end of a book. However, there...
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How to Use Binomial Nomenclature in Scientific Writing
Binomial nomenclature – i.e. the Latin names given to animal and plant species – is...
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Word Choice: In vs. Inn
Since ‘in’ and ‘inn’ sound the same, it is easy to mix up these terms....
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5 Tips for Writing a Great Lead for a News Story
A great lead (or ‘lede’) will set out the key points from a news story...
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How to Write a Glossary for Tricky Terminology
Glossaries are used in many kinds of writing to help readers with tricky terminology. But...
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Word Choice: Wander vs. Wonder
The words ‘wander’ and ‘wonder’ sound similar. They’re also very close in spelling, with only...
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5 Tips on How to Write an Op-Ed Article
Op-eds are a great way for academics and professionals to reach a wider audience. Have...
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Word Choice: Sauce vs. Source
‘Sauce’ and ‘source’ may sound similar when spoken, but these terms are very different in...
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How to Write Up an Interview-Based Article
You’ve interviewed someone and had it transcribed. But what happens next? How do you turn...
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Word Choice: Meat vs. Meet
The words ‘meat’ and ‘meet’ sound the same, but they have very different meanings. Make...
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