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Fallacies: How to Avoid Arguments from Authority

An ‘argument from authority’ is a common fallacy in academic writing. In other words, arguments...

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Setting Paper Size in a LaTeX Document

When creating a LaTeX document, you need to set a document class. Each class in...

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Fallacy Watch: What Is Faulty Generalisation?

Faulty generalisation is a common fallacy – an error in an argument – in both...

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The False Cause Fallacy: Correlation Does Not Equal Causation

When we see that two things happen together, we may assume one causes the other....

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Fallacies: Begging the Question and Circular Arguments

We’re back with another fallacy (i.e. an argument that contains a hidden mistake). Today, we’re...

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How to Give Feedback on an Essay

Whether you’re teaching or just helping a friend, being asked to offer feedback on an...

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How to Edit Quotes in an Essay

Quoting sources is vital when writing an essay. But what if the quote doesn’t fit...

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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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What Is Plagiarism?

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

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A Guide to Chicago Author–Date Citations

The Chicago Manual of Style sets out two approaches to referencing sources in academic writing,...

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How to Write for a Non-Academic Audience

If you are passionate about your subject area, you may want to share your knowledge...

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5 Top Motivation Tips for Students

Motivation is tricky. It’s not that you don’t want to write that essay. But your...

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