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Word Choice: Complacent vs. Complaisant

The words ‘complacent’ and ‘complaisant’ are homophones: words that sound similar but have different meanings....

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How to Write a Plot Outline

Writing a novel is a big undertaking, but creating a plot outline is a great...

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How to Cite a Lecture or Lecture Notes in APA Referencing

Lectures are useful sources of information in academic writing. But how do you cite a...

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Word Choice: Need vs. Knead

The words ‘need’ and ‘knead’ sound identical, but they don’t mean the same thing. In...

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How to Write a Farewell Email to Co-Workers

You’ve handed in your letter of resignation, and you’re getting ready to move on from...

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How to Cite a Film in Vancouver Referencing

If you refer to a film when writing an essay, you’ll need to cite it...

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World Maritime Day: 5 Phrases with Nautical Origins

All at sea about nautical idioms? To celebrate World Maritime Day, in this post, we...

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How to Write a Progress Report

A progress report is a business document that provides updates on a project’s progress toward...

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What to Do with Missing Information in Harvard Referencing

Harvard referencing is a common citation style. But how do you cite sources when the...

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Writing Tips: Synonyms and Antonyms

If you find yourself using the same words repeatedly in your writing, or struggling to...

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5 Useful Prewriting Strategies

Prewriting refers to the process of coming up with and organising ideas for a piece...

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Grammar Tips: What Are Prepositional Phrases?

The term ‘prepositional phrase’ describes a group of words that contains a preposition (e.g. on...

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