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Frequently Cited Sources in Chicago Footnote Referencing

Chicago footnote referencing has special rules for repeat citations. If you cite a source more than...

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7 Top Tips for Creating a Research Poster

A research poster should demonstrate your key findings clearly and concisely, allowing you to kickstart...

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Word Choice: Sweet vs. Suite

‘Sweet’ and ‘suite’ are homophones: words that sound the same but have different meanings. This...

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PowerPoint vs. Google Slides: Which Is Best?

Need to create a presentation for work or class? Chances are you’ll end up using...

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5 Tips on How to Format a Resume or CV

Previously, we’ve looked at what a well-written resume should include. Today, we’re focusing on how...

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Peculiar Punctuation: What on Earth Is the Interrobang?

Full stops? Meh. Commas? Boring. The semicolon? Get with the scene, grandad! We’re hipsters, so...

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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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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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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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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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How to Compare Two PowerPoint Presentations

Microsoft PowerPoint is widely used for creating slideshow presentations in business and education. But how...

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How to Write a Business Memo

A memo (or memorandum) is a short document designed for internal communication. If you need...

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