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Oxford Referencing – Citing a Website

With computers everywhere, it’s common to cite websites in academic writing. With Oxford referencing, you’ll...

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Word Choice: Extent vs. Extend

In our ‘Word Choice’ posts, we typically focus on homophones (i.e. words that sound similar...

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4 Tips on Using Comments in Microsoft Word

The comment tool in Microsoft Word makes it easy to take notes while planning an...

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Idiom Corner: Free Rein or Free Reign?

Today in Idiom Corner, we’re looking at a common expression: ‘free rein’. Or should that...

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MLA Referencing – Citing a Conference Paper

Whether you’ve attended in person or read a report afterwards, conference papers can be useful...

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Word Choice: Assume vs. Presume

‘Assume’ and ‘presume’ are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings. So although both...

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4 Tips for Writing Your Dissertation’s Discussion Chapter

Although most people include a discussion section in their dissertation or thesis, some end up...

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Punctuation Tips: How to Use Quotation Marks

Using quotation marks is essential in academic writing, especially when you’re using somebody else’s words....

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APA Referencing – How to Cite a YouTube Video

With the internet fast becoming all-encompassing, it is perhaps unsurprising that YouTube and other online...

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Grammar Myths: Infinitives and Conjunctions

The rules underpinning English are not always black and white. And while we appreciate proper...

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Word Choice: Historical vs. Historic

‘History’ is a relatively simple word used to refer to the past. It is also...

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Bullet Points and Numbered Lists in Microsoft Word

For those who struggle for brevity in writing, using bullet points and numbered lists can...

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