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Missing Information in APA Referencing

Referencing can be tricky even when you have all the source details. But what should...

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How to Add Watermarks in Microsoft Word

If you need a document to look professional, or to clearly mark it as confidential...

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Word Choice: Each vs. Every

The English language is full of traps. For example, you can usually swap ‘each’ and...

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5 Social Media Tips for Self-Published Authors

It may seem social media is just there to distract you from writing, but platforms...

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8 Things You Need to Know About APA Citations

APA referencing is a widely used citation system in academic writing. But while the basics...

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Word Choice: Your vs. You’re

Language changes with use. Even something that started out as an error can become a...

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IEEE Referencing – How to Cite a Journal Article

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers publishes many journals of its own. More important...

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5 Tips for Writing Poetry

If you’re the kind of person who wanders lonely as a cloud, you might have...

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4 Reasons Your Business Needs a Proofreader

Small details can be crucial in business writing. But when you’ve got a lot on...

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Vancouver Referencing – Citing a Conference Paper

After an academic conference, the organisers often publish papers in a collection known as the...

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How to Self-Publish an Ebook

Not interested in the hassle of dealing with publishers? Then maybe you should publish your...

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An Introduction to Referencing Software

As computers displace us in many walks of life, some worry that automation will lead...

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