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Writing Tips: Native American or American Indian?

Attitudes toward words can change over time. For example, when referring to the indigenous peoples...

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5 Words and Phrases Popularised by Jane Austen

Jane Austen was born on this day (16 December) in 1775. She is best known...

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5 Tips on How to Write a Letter to Santa

At this time of year, Santa looks forward to receiving letters from children everywhere, letting...

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Word Choice: Night vs. Knight

It can be easy to mix up words that sound the same but have different...

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An Introduction the Dewey Decimal System

Libraries around the world use the Dewey Decimal System to organise written works. And since...

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Word Choice: Gate vs. Gait

The words ‘gate’ and ‘gait’ sound the same, but they have different meanings. Since they...

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Grammar Tips: What Are Linking Verbs?

Linking verbs are a key part of English. And knowing how they work can help...

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Spelling Tips: Vice or Vise?

‘Vice’ and ‘vise’ are different spellings of a word that has a few meanings, including...

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Writing Tips: The Basics of Punctuation in AP Style

AP style, the style set out in the Associated Press Stylebook, provides advice on many...

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Word Choice: Tail vs. Tale

‘Tail’ and ‘tale’ sound the same, but these words mean different things. In this post,...

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Writing Tips: Merry Christmas vs. Season’s Greetings

Christmas may be just round the corner, but getting your words right is still important!...

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Word Choice: Sun vs. Son

The words ‘sun’ and ‘son’ sound exactly the same, but they have different meanings. This...

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