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5 Top Tips for Creating a Survey

Surveys and questionnaires are popular methods of gathering qualitative data for research projects. A poorly...

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Has the Pronoun One Fallen Out of Fashion?

In modern writing, you might see one used as a pronoun. What does this formal...

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5 Books About Motherhood for Mother’s Day

Being a mother is one of the most challenging, multi-faceted, and universal jobs on the...

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Five Fantastic Examples of Semantic Bleaching

Many words in the English language have lost the intensity of their original meaning. For...

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How to Type an En Dash and Em Dash on Windows and Mac Devices

The en dash (–) and em dash (—) are useful punctuation marks, but unfortunately, you...

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How to Celebrate National Essay Day

If you’re a student who enjoys writing for fun, you’ll be pleased to hear that...

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3 Beautiful Poems and Why They’re Great

Beautiful poetry expresses emotion, and perhaps what makes poems most magical, is that they can...

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5 Tips for Writing a Book Dedication

If you are writing a book, you might want to dedicate it to someone who...

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How to Write an Effective Value Statement

Unlike a mission statement, which sets out the primary purpose of a company, a value...

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5 Tips for Responding to Reviewer Comments

After months of research and writing, you’ve finally submitted a piece to your target journal....

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Grammar Tips: What Are Modal Verbs?

Modal verbs are a special category of verb in English. But how do they work?...

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How to Pick the Best Style Guide for Your Business Writing

To be sure your formal business writing meets professional standards, it helps to follow a...

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