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Word Choice: Desert vs. Dessert

There’s big difference between a ‘frozen dessert’ and a ‘frozen desert’: one is a delicious...

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5 Cracking Tips for Writing a Good Conclusion

Along with the introduction, the conclusion frames your essay to give it a sense of...

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Legal Citation – Citing Cases AGLC Style

The Australian Guide to Legal Citation (or AGLC) sets out a uniform approach for citing...

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5 Top Tips for Surviving Your Second Year

If you’re reading this, you’ve made it through your first year at university in one...

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Essay Writing: Finding Inspiration Outside of the Library

If you’re struggling for an interesting essay topic, you might have to think outside the...

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5 Top Health Tips for Students

You’re a student, so you’re probably young and feel indestructible. But we all have to...

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How to Reference a Print Journal Article – Chicago Style

A style guide for American English, the Chicago Manual of Style is widely used by...

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The Difference Between Proofreading and Formatting

At Proofed, we’re often asked about the difference between proofreading and formatting. Briefly, you could...

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5 Tips for Re-Energising when Writing an Essay

You’ve been sat at your computer for hours, trying desperately to turn your notes into...

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Word Choice: Although, Whereas and Despite

In academic writing, we often contrast or compare ideas. There are lots of handy words...

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Word Choice: Proscribe vs. Prescribe

The verbs ‘proscribe’ and ‘prescribe’ are similar in spelling and pronunciation, but they are also...

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How to Get a Higher Distinction: 6 Superb Essay Writing Tips

If you put everything you have into your essays yet still fall short of the...

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