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Spelling Tips: Label or Lable?

When you put a name tag on something, do you ‘label’ it or ‘lable’ it?...

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5 Top Tips for Writing Clear Instructions

Instructions need to be easy to follow if they’re going to be useful. But how...

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How to Change the Paper Size in Microsoft Word

Did you know that Microsoft Word lets you change your paper size to suit any...

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Word Choice: Our vs. Hour

The words ‘our’ and ‘hour’ sound the same but have very different meanings. And to...

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How to Cite a Standard in IEEE Referencing

Technical standards are vital for establishing industry norms. If you are writing about a technical...

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How to Boost SEO with Long-Tail Keywords in Blog Posts

Using long-tail keywords in your business’s blog posts is an effective way of boosting search...

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A Quick Guide to Shortened Footnotes in Chicago Referencing

In Chicago footnote referencing, you may be able to shorten citations to prevent repetition in...

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5 Fictional Swear Words and Why They Work

There are times you might need to invent a curse word in creative writing. You...

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How to Cite a Patent in Harvard Referencing

In academic writing, especially in engineering topics, you may need to reference a patent. This...

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5 Tips to Enhance Your Close Reading Skills

Close reading is an important part of studying literature. Typically, this means reading a short...

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Spelling Tips: Cannot, Can Not or Can’t?

Is the proper way to write ‘can’t’ in full ‘cannot’ (one word) or ‘can not’...

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Word Choice: Heard vs. Herd

The words ‘heard’ and ‘herd’ sound identical and look similar written down. But these words...

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