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Our team of experts posts daily about spelling, grammar, punctuation, word choice, referencing, and more to help you better understand the English language and improve your writing skills.

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How to Work Quotes into an Essay

Quoting sources is essential in academic writing. But you can’t simply copy a passage you’ve...

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MHRA Referencing – Citing an Ebook

‘Electronic books? What kind of modern wizardry is this?’ asks Professor McStuffy when he sees...

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Vancouver Referencing – Citing a Book

Vancouver is a Canadian city known for having the world’s longest wooden suspension bridge (and...

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Grammar Tips: Subject–Verb Agreement

When writing in English, it’s important to make sure that the subject and verb in...

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When to Use Formal and Informal English

Some people take far too much pleasure in correcting other people’s grammar in conversation. Usually,...

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Chicago Referencing – Citing a Website

The Chicago Manual of Style’s website states that a ‘citation to a website can often...

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Who Said That? (Quoting Sources with APA Referencing)

You might know that referencing is essential to academic writing. You might even know how...

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The Mystery of the Semicolon Finally Revealed!

We’re going to have a hard time living up to that title. In all honesty,...

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How to Use Hyphens and Dashes in an Essay

Hyphens and dashes are basically the same, right? Just little lines used to connect words?...

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How to Use the Word ‘However’

The word ‘however’ is used a lot in academic writing, particularly when introducing a contrast...

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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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HtUA in AW (or How to Use Acronyms in Academic Writing)

Acronyms are common in academic writing, as they ensure concision and readability. The United Nations...

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