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How to Cite a Patent in IEEE Referencing

If you’re writing on a technical subject, you may need to cite a patent in...

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Writing Tips: What Is a Noun?

Nouns are a key element of language. But what exactly is a noun? Here, we’ll...

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How to Format a Harvard Reference List

Many universities recommend using the Harvard referencing citation style. There are many variations of this...

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7 Top Tips for Writing an Employee Newsletter

An internal newsletter is a chance to build morale and add value for employees, so...

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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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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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Titles in Essays (Italics or Quote Marks?)

Formatting your own essay title is easy (just bung a Heading style on it). Unfortunately,...

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How to Write Concisely

In academic writing, regardless of whether you’re a first-year undergraduate or doctoral candidate, writing concisely...

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