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Beware the Auto-Thesaurus!

Despite ‘auto-thesaurus’ sounding a bit like a robotic dinosaur, this post is actually about the...

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10 Things You’ll Find Yourself Doing as a First Year at Uni

Your first year at university is always a time of learning and discovery. Mostly this...

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How to Take Notes Effectively

We take notes during lectures or when reading a book to help us remember important...

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How to Improve Academic Writing with Word Variation (with Examples)

Keep in mind when writing an essay that the person marking it will probably have...

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5 Things You Never Knew About Referencing!

Many people find referencing sources one of the most challenging aspects of academic writing. It...

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5 Signs You Should Invest in Proofreading

So you’ve finished the first draft of your essay: what now? You could double-check it...

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How to Find an Awesome Student House

In your first year at university you’ll probably be living in halls of residence, but...

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10 Tips for First Years at University

Going to university isn’t all about studying. Don’t get us wrong: it’s important to keep...

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How to Use Apostrophes

Our proofreaders often find apostrophes in unusual places. At other times, though, these important punctuation...

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Word Choice: Envelop vs. Envelope

The words ‘envelop’ and ‘envelope’ both evolved from the Old French word enveloper, which meant...

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Formatting Tips: Double Spacing in Microsoft Word

Most university style guides (as well as groups like the American Psychological Association) specify double...

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Word Choice: Duel vs. Dual

The words ‘duel’ and ‘dual’ sound alike when spoken and look similar written down (separated...

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