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Monkeying Around: 5 Phrases for World Monkey Day

Having a monkey on your back sounds scary, but luckily idioms aren’t literal! And since...

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OK vs. Okay (What They Mean and When to Use Them)

It’s time to think about ‘OK’. No, not the USPS code for Oklahoma. We mean...

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When to Use the At Symbol (@) in Writing

In an age of email, you might see the ‘at symbol’ (or ‘at sign’) every...

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How to Write a Perfect Essay Plan

Every good essay starts with a good essay plan. And planning your essay is important,...

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Word Choice: Threw vs. Through

‘Threw’ and ‘through’ might sound the same, but these words have entirely different meanings. So,...

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How to Use Bookmarks in Microsoft Word

In longer documents, it helps to have easy ways to find key information. And one...

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Word Choice: Sew, Sow or So?

Despite sounding identical, the words ‘sew’, ‘sow’ and ‘so’ have completely different meanings. As a...

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How to Write a Personal Statement for a Resume

If you’re preparing a resume or CV, you may need to write a personal statement...

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Word Choice: Ton vs. Tonne

We have a ton of proofreading to do right now! Or should that be a...

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A Guide to Creative Commons Licences

We’ve touched upon Creative Commons before on this blog in our post on finding free...

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How to Cite a Book in AMA Referencing

The AMA system is one of the most common referencing styles used in medical writing....

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When to Use Italics in Your Writing

Of all the typographic styles, italicisation may look the most dynamic. Perhaps it’s the way...

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