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10 Free Research and Journal Databases

Finding good research can be tough, especially when so much of it is locked behind...

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How to Write an Executive Summary

Whenever you write an in-depth business document, you should include an executive summary. This, as...

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Word Choice: All vs. All Of

Here, we’re looking at when to use “all of” rather than “all” by itself. Make...

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3 Tips for Writing Fictional Dialogue

‘Fancy seeing you here,’ the proofreader says, raising an eyebrow. ‘Word is you’re writing a...

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What Is Plagiarism?

Universities are always working on ways to combat plagiarism. But what exactly is this? And...

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Writing Tips: How to Punctuate Brackets

Brackets (or parentheses) are a useful type of punctuation. However, it can be hard to...

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IEEE Referencing: What You Need to Know

IEEE referencing is used in engineering, electronics, telecommunications and computer science. And if you’re studying...

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Vocabulary Tips: How to Use ‘Former’ and ‘Latter’

Have you ever seen ‘former’ and ‘latter’ in writing and wondered what they mean? These...

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Tips for Using Keywords in Online Content

Every business needs a website nowadays, so knowing how to use SEO keywords is vital....

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Essay Tips: Four Types of Essay

Every essay is different. But we can identify four common types of essay: Expository essays...

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English Dialects: What Is Australian English?

Australian English is more than just an accent or a few Aussie phrases. But what...

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The Basics of Narrative Voice

The word ‘narrative’ refers to how a story is told. A ‘narrative voice’, then, is...

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