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5 Free Alternatives to Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is the undisputed champion of modern word processing. Sure, some Apple fans are...

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What Are Style Guides? Chicago, APA, MLA and More

It’s difficult to find a consensus on what makes good writing. This is because stylistic...

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Word Choice: Bazaar vs. Bizarre

Did 1990s New Zealand band OMC achieve their only hit with a song about a...

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How to Avoid Biased Language in Academic Writing

There’s an old phrase that says, ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words...

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Know Your Prepositions! (As, At and By)

Picking the right preposition can be tricky. After all, there are so many to choose...

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How to Cite a Newspaper Article in Vancouver Referencing

Even in an era of fake news, you can’t get away with fake referencing. Thus,...

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Word Choice: Made vs. Maid

The title of the 2002 Jennifer Lopez romcom Maid in Manhattan is a pun. Not...

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How to Cite a Website in Oxford Referencing

With computers now everywhere, it’s common to cite a website or two in a piece...

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How to Prepare a Winning Business Pitch

To get a business idea off the ground, you may need some investment. And this...

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How to Cite a Newspaper Article in MLA Referencing

Breaking news! Even people who know the basics of MLA referencing struggle with unusual source...

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Top Tips on How to Write a Screenplay

We’ve looked previously at the elements of a screenplay, but what about writing one? Are...

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How to Cite a Book in AGLC Referencing

As a legal referencing system, AGLC has specific rules for citing cases and legislation. But...

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