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To support your arguments in an essay, you need to cite your sources. And if...
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When writing an essay, anything that could win you extra marks is welcome. As such,...
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Academic writing can be a bit… wordy. As such, anything that makes your work more...
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There are many religious texts in the world: the Bible, the Quran, the Dhammapada, etc....
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Most essays include at least a few quotes. As such, there are rules for how...
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Referencing systems are supposed to help readers identify the sources used in a book, article...
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Researching an essay can be like following a trail of clues: you find a textbook...
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Some people take far too much pleasure in correcting other people’s grammar in conversation. Usually,...
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As a dedicated legal referencing system, AGLC has specific rules for citing cases and legislation....
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Plagiarism is a major problem in academic writing. However, since we are naïve, optimistic types...
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The rules of AGLC referencing can seem confusing at first. But knowing how to use...
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While most students know referencing is an important part of academic writing, citations remain something...
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