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The Ambiguity of ‘Apprehension’

English has evolved as a language over centuries, absorbing influences from dozens of cultures and...

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Handling Data in a Thesis or Dissertation

One of the most daunting aspects of writing a dissertation or thesis can be knowing...

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4 Tips for Writing Thesis Acknowledgements

Before you hand in your thesis, you need to make sure that you have written some...

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9 Tips for Formatting Your Work

If you lose out on marks when it comes to formatting your work, look no...

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How to Use Apostrophes

Apostrophes are the bane of many proofreaders’ lives, simply because they are misused so often....

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How to Use ‘Et Al.’

Using Latin abbreviations such as ‘et al.’ in your academic documents shouldn’t be a headache!...

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How to Label Tables and Figures in Microsoft Word

When you are writing an academic document, make sure that you label tables and figures...

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Helpful Rhymes for Spelling Rules

In this post, we’re going to share some easy-to-remember rhymes that can help you with...

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A Quick Guide to Determiners

Determiners are always accompanied by a noun and help us specify what we’re referring to...

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Word Choice: Less vs. Fewer

The words ‘less’ and ‘fewer’ are both comparatives and often used to mean the same...

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Boosting Concentration: Tips to Improve the Quality and Quantity of your Work

We would all like to feel focused and productive while working. Sometimes, though, you end...

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How to Write Dates Correctly

There are many different ways to write dates, so knowing which one to use in...

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