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Citing Social Media with Chicago Author–Date Referencing

Previously, we’ve looked at how to cite social media using Chicago footnote referencing. But if...

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Word Choice: Rack vs. Wrack

‘Rack’ and ‘wrack’ sound the same, but do they mean the same thing? The answer...

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How to Write an Academic Email

When you email a university lecturer or tutor for the first time, you want to...

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Citing Social Media with Chicago Footnote Referencing

With social media now a part of our daily lives, you may even need to...

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Apostrophe Tips: Valentine’s Day or Valentines Day?

Today is a day of love, a day of romance, a day of… apostrophes? Yes,...

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Writing Tips: Types of Stage Play

Shakespeare once wrote that ‘All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women...

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Word Choice: Media vs. Mediums

The word ‘medium’ has several meanings. This is not a problem in itself, but ‘medium’...

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7 Business Buzzwords Past Their Expiry Dates

It’s time to talk about buzzwords. In particular, we have some business buzzwords we think...

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5 Tips to Ensure Efficient Research

Feeling overwhelmed by your research commitments? Welcome to academic life! But with a little effort,...

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Stephanus and Bekker Numbers (aka How to Cite Plato and Aristotle)

There are many referencing systems, all with their own rules. But Plato and Aristotle –...

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Word Choice: Angel vs. Angle

Do you have a guardian angle watching over you? And if so, is it acute...

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How to Format APA Citations (8 Top Tips)

APA referencing – developed by the American Psychological Association – is used to cite sources...

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