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How to Cite a Code of Ethics in Harvard Referencing

Most businesses and professions have their own code of ethics, so you’re likely to encounter...

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Tips for Hosting Your Own Webinar

Introduction Are you passionate about a topic, so much that you’d love to share your...

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5 Proofreading Tips | Checklist and Examples

Proofreading is the final polish of a document, completed before submission or publication. It involves...

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Punctuation Tips: Parenthesis

Whether you’re writing an essay, email, or cover letter, you’ll likely use parentheses. Maybe you...

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Word Choice: May Versus Might

May and might are two modal verbs (a type of auxiliary verb) that often get...

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How to Format Fiction Manuscripts

Like non-fiction and screenplays, fiction has unique formatting standards designed to ease the publishing process....

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5 Free French-to-English Translation Services

Below is a list of five free translation apps for French speakers seeking French-to-English translation...

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An Introduction to Orthography

If you’re looking up the definition of orthography, you’re probably either a language buff like...

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The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your Thesis Published in a Journal

Writing your thesis and getting it published are huge accomplishments. However, publishing your thesis in...

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The 6 Best UK Universities for Creative Writing Degrees

A creative writing degree can unlock your potential and give you access to a world...

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The 13 Best Colleges for Creative Writing Degrees

So, you want to pursue a creative writing degree program in the United States. Wonderful!...

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How to Apply for Student Financial Aid in the UK (2023)

Moving on to higher education is a big step, and it’s also an expensive one....

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