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Since ‘MHRA’ stands for Modern Humanities Research Association, it won’t surprise you to learn that...
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Some people ❤️ them. Other people think they’re . Either way, emoji (or emojis, depending...
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Ad hominem is a Latin term meaning ‘against the person’. As such, an ad hominem...
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Given how popular the Harry Potter books were, you’d have thought J.K. Rowling – or...
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With so much information available online these days, it is vital to know how to...
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Recruitment is crucial for any business. And if you’re growing your team or looking to...
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An ‘argument from authority’ is a common fallacy in academic writing. In other words, arguments...
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To cite, or not to cite? – That is the question. But many referencing systems...
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Previously, we’ve looked at some common spelling differences between Australian English and American English. But...
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In fiction, the term ‘plot’ refers to the events that make up a story. But...
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The mantis is an interesting creature: it looks like it’s praying, but it’s really preying....
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If you need a document to look professional, or to clearly mark it as confidential...
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