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Eight Words Invented by Charles Dickens (And One That Wasn’t)

The author Charles Dickens is famous for both coining new words and popularising terms that...

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Word Choice: Council vs. Counsel

Ever been confused about spelling when using ‘counsel’ or ‘council’ in your writing? It’s easy...

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5 English Words with Russian Origins

Today, 6 June, is UN Russian Language Day and the birthday of Alexander Pushkin, the...

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How to Cite a Film in Harvard Referencing

While books and journals are the most common sources in academic writing, you may need...

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How to Cite Multiple Sources in AMA Referencing

Have you been asked to use AMA referencing in a document? Do you need to...

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Writing Tips: What Is an Oxymoron?

Have you ever agreed to disagree? Or told a joke that went down like a...

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Word Choice: Quick vs. Quickly

Will you read this blog post ‘quick’ or ‘quickly’? Which word should you use and...

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5 Top Bibliography Tips

A high-quality bibliography or reference list is an essential part of any academic essay. So...

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Word Choice: Sweet vs. Suite

‘Sweet’ and ‘suite’ are homophones: words that sound the same but have different meanings. This...

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Punctuation Tips: What Is an Em Dash?

Do you know how to use an em dash in your written work? In this...

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How to Cite Blog Posts and Social Media in MHRA Referencing

Are you using social media or blog posts in your research? It’s important to cite...

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Punctuation Tips: What Is an En Dash?

Ever wondered what en dashes are or how to use them in your writing? In...

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