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Word Choice: Disinterested vs. Uninterested

Look at the words ‘disinterested’ and ‘uninterested’. Pretty alike, yes? So they must mean the...

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How Redrafting Can Improve the Quality of Your Writing

Whether you’re working on an essay, a novel or even just a formal e-mail, the...

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Quoting Sources: Alternatives to ‘Said’

Quoting is an essential part of academic writing, allowing you to demonstrate the breadth of...

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Word Choice: Faze vs. Phase

In case any Star Trek fans were wondering, the word ‘phase’ doesn’t mean ‘to shoot...

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Harvard Referencing – How to Cite an Edited Book

Even when you know the basics of Harvard referencing, it’s easy to get confused by...

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5 Extracurricular Activities to Put on Your CV

When applying for a job or a place at university, having the right extracurricular activities...

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APA Referencing – How to Cite Conference Proceedings

Occasionally, academics from across the world will emerge from their ivory towers to gather and...

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Word Choice: Device vs. Devise

The terms ‘device’ and ‘devise’ look similar written down and are derived from the same...

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Word Choice: Comprise vs. Compose

Grammar can have a major impact on human lives. A Wikipedia editor called ‘Giraffedata’, for...

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6 Top Tips for Your Dissertation References

While most students know referencing is an important part of academic writing, citations remain something...

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Keep Calm and Carry On: Dealing with Student Stress

With deadlines, exams, essays and course fees to worry about, it’s no wonder stress is...

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Harvard Referencing – Citing a Book

In this post, we go over the basics for citing a book using Harvard referencing....

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