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The Etymology of Easter and ‘Easter Egg’

Happy Easter! Maybe today is one of religious celebration for you. Alternatively, you may be...

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Word Choice: Angel vs. Angle

Do you have a guardian angle watching over you? If so, is it acute or...

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Grammar Tips: Independent and Dependent Clauses

Independent and dependent clauses are fundamental parts of writing. But what are these clauses? How...

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How to Write a Haiku

Today, 17 April, is International Haiku Poetry Day. It’s thus an exciting date if you’re...

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Word Choice: Got vs. Gotten

Have you ever wondered about the difference between ‘got’ and ‘gotten’? This can seem confusing...

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Missing Information in Chicago Author–Date Referencing

Do you feel like there’s something missing from your life? Well, if what you’re missing...

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10 Free Research and Journal Databases

Finding good research can be tough, especially when so much of it is locked behind...

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Word Choice: All vs. All Of

Here, we’re looking at when to use “all of” rather than “all” by itself. Make...

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3 Tips for Writing Fictional Dialogue

‘Fancy seeing you here,’ the proofreader says, raising an eyebrow. ‘Word is you’re writing a...

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What Is Plagiarism?

Universities are always working on ways to combat plagiarism. But what exactly is this? And...

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Word Choice: Mum, Mam or Mom? (A Mother’s Day Special)

Today is Mother’s Day, the day we thank our female parents for their love and...

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Writing Tips: How to Punctuate Brackets

Brackets (or parentheses) are a useful type of punctuation. However, it can be hard to...

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