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Our team of experts posts daily about spelling, grammar, punctuation, word choice, referencing, and more to help you better understand the English language and improve your writing skills.

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How to Write an Academic Book Review

For researchers and postgraduates, writing a book review is a relatively easy way to get...

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How to Use ‘Respectively’ in a Sentence

Today, we’re looking at a term used to refer to something previously mentioned: ‘respectively’. This...

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Word Choice: Good vs. Well

The words ‘good’ and ‘well’ are both used when something is pleasing or acceptable. But...

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Quoting a Poem in APA Referencing

Many style guides have special rules for quoting poetry in an essay. In this post,...

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Word Choice: Aloud vs. Allowed

The words ‘aloud’ and ‘allowed’ sound the same. However, these terms also have very different...

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3 Differences Between British and American Punctuation

Most people are aware of the spelling and grammar differences between British and American English....

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A Quick Guide to Similes and Metaphors

We use similes and metaphors to make comparisons. They’re often associated with poetry, but people...

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5 Christmas Dinner Arguments for Pedants

Happy Christmas, everyone! If you’re reading a proofreading blog today, we’re guessing it’s because you’re...

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Citing a Chapter from an Edited Book in IEEE Referencing

IEEE referencing is used in subjects such as computing and engineering. It’s also the system...

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5 Social Media Tips for Businesses

Social media is vital for most businesses these days, offering a simple way to reach...

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How and When to Use Images in an Essay

Pages of text alone can look quite boring. And while you might think that ‘boring’...

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Customising the Spellchecker in Microsoft Word

The spellchecker in Microsoft Word is a useful tool (even if it can’t replace proofreading)....

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