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How to Write a Stunning Plot Twist

A plot twist is a shocking or unexpected revelation in a work of fiction, forcing...

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How to Format an OSCOLA Bibliography

In the UK, the main legal referencing system is OSCOLA. With this system, you need to list...

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How to Write Temperatures in a Document

Temperatures can present problems when writing an essay or research paper. Do you write them...

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The Etymology (and Punctuation) of Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day! And what better way to celebrate than with a little etymology? A...

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Word Choice: Naval vs. Navel

Are you at sea? Or are you in the centre of someone’s belly? You’d have...

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Page Layout and Text Alignment in Google Docs

While Google Docs might not have as many formatting options as Microsoft Word, it does...

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How to Suggest Edits in Google Docs

Google Docs boasts many features to enable collaboration, including the ability to suggest edits. This...

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Citing a Chapter from an Edited Book in MHRA Referencing

Edited books can be invaluable when researching an essay, offering a range of relevant ideas...

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5 Tips for Writing a Response to a Letter of Complaint

Responding to a complaint is never easy. But you can’t ignore complaints. And you can’t...

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5 Great Tips for Short Story Writers

Short stories are a great way to hone your writing skills before starting on your...

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Citing Secondary Sources in OSCOLA Referencing

OSCOLA – short for Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities – is the...

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Word Choice: Wail vs. Whale

What is the difference between a cry of pain and a 190-ton marine mammal? Well,...

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