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How to Use the Word ‘However’
The word ‘however’ is used a lot in academic writing, particularly when introducing a contrast...
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Word Choice: It’s vs. Its
Sometimes the little details make a big difference, such as with the brave little apostrophe...
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Spelling Tips: How to Use the Y-to-I Rule
In a world ruled by grammarians, all language would do as it is told. Sadly...
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Word Choice: Disinterested vs. Uninterested
Look at the words ‘disinterested’ and ‘uninterested’. Pretty alike, yes? So they must mean the...
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Quoting Sources: Alternatives to ‘Said’
Quoting is an essential part of academic writing, allowing you to demonstrate the breadth of...
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Word Choice: Faze vs. Phase
In case any Star Trek fans were wondering, the word ‘phase’ doesn’t mean ‘to shoot...
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Word Choice: Device vs. Devise
The terms ‘device’ and ‘devise’ look similar written down and are derived from the same...
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Word Choice: Comprise vs. Compose
Grammar can have a major impact on human lives. A Wikipedia editor called ‘Giraffedata’, for...
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Word Choice: Desert vs. Dessert
There’s big difference between a ‘frozen dessert’ and a ‘frozen desert’: one is a delicious...
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Word Choice: Although, Whereas and Despite
In academic writing, we often contrast or compare ideas. There are lots of handy words...
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Word Choice: Proscribe vs. Prescribe
The verbs ‘proscribe’ and ‘prescribe’ are similar in spelling and pronunciation, but they are also...
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How to Write Concisely
In academic writing, regardless of whether you’re a first-year undergraduate or doctoral candidate, writing concisely...
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