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PowerPoint vs. Google Slides: Which Is Best?

Need to create a presentation for work or class? Chances are you’ll end up using...

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How to Write an Expository Essay

An expository essay explains something. This means investigating an idea, looking at evidence, coming to...

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Do Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation Matter on Social Media?

The internet has not been kind to spelling, grammar and punctuation. On social media, for...

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How to Cite a Poem in Chicago Author–Date Referencing

In an earlier post, we looked at how to cite a poem in Chicago footnote...

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Tolkien Reading Day: J. R. R. Tolkien in the Dictionary

Today – the 25th of March – is Tolkien Reading Day, an annual event created...

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How to Write a Persuasive Essay

A persuasive essay is one in which you take a stance on a topic and...

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Word Choice: Wry vs. Rye

The words wry and rye sound the same, which makes it easy to confuse them...

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What to Do with Missing Information in AMA Referencing

AMA referencing is commonly used in medical writing. But what do you do when you...

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5 World-Building Tips for Authors

If you’re writing fiction, you need to think about the world in which your story...

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Should I Make My Research Open Access?

Researchers and academics have always sought to publish their work in journals. But now they’re...

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Spelling Tips: Grey or Gray?

‘Grey’ and ‘gray’ are two different spellings of the same word. But should you be...

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5 Top Tips on How to Write a Thank You Letter or Note

A simple ‘thank you’ can go a long way in this world. A courteous note...

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