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How to Write a Meta Description

A meta description is an HTML ‘meta tag’ that gives a short summary of a...

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Spelling Tips: -Cede, -Ceed or -Sede?

We pronounce -cede, -ceed and -sede to sound like ‘seed’. But this makes it easy...

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Citing a Chapter from an Edited Book in IEEE Referencing

IEEE referencing is used in subjects such as computing and engineering. It’s also the preferred...

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Word Choice: Espresso vs. Expresso

Like many proofreaders, we’re coffee powered. There’s nothing like a caffeine hit in the morning...

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Word Choice: Viscous vs. Vicious

‘Viscous’ and ‘vicious’ are both adjectives. They’re also close enough in spelling that it’s easy...

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When to Capitalise Religious Terms

Knowing when to capitalise religious terms can be hell. Or should that be Hell? And...

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Quoting Sources in Chicago Referencing

When writing an academic paper, you may need to quote something you’ve read somewhere. But...

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How to Write Flash Fiction

How long does a story need to be? With flash fiction, it can be anything...

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Fallacies: Begging the Question and Circular Arguments

We’re back with another fallacy (i.e. an argument that contains a hidden mistake). Today, we’re...

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Mother’s Day Etymology: Where Does ‘Mum’ Come From?

Today is Mother’s Day, the day we thank our female parents for their love and...

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Missing Information in APA Referencing

Referencing can be tricky even if you have all the source details. But what do...

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How to Give Feedback on an Essay

Whether you’re teaching or just helping a friend, being asked to offer feedback on an...

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