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Grammar Tips: Grammatical Mood

In human terms, a mood is a feeling or an emotional state. If you’re in...

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How to Use Block Quotes

Quoting sources is essential in academic writing. But do you know how and when to...

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Word Choice: Cell vs. Sell

That’s right boys, girls and those who reject binary genders! We’re looking at homophones again:...

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Spelling Tips: Letter Omission and Addition

A lot of spelling errors occur due to letter omission and letter addition (or ‘omision’...

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APA Referencing – Social Media

Everybody has opinions on everything these days. And social media has given people a way...

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Punctuation Tips: Exclamation Marks

Are you ready for some punctuation fun?! Today we’re looking at how to use exclamation...

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Word Choice: Shall vs. Will

Ever wondered about the difference between ‘shall’ and ‘will’? They’re both used to discuss potential...

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5 Top Tips for Writing a Personal Statement

Whether you’re applying to university or looking for work, having a good personal statement is...

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Grammar Tips: Double Negatives

We’re not saying that grammar isn’t easy, but it isn’t uncomplicated either. And if you...

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What Is MHRA Referencing?

If you’re studying in the humanities, you may need to use MHRA referencing at some...

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Word Choice: Licence vs. License

Spelling is tricky enough without words like ‘licence’ and ‘license’. These terms are only one...

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Vocabulary Tips: Conjunctions and How to Use Them

Even if you’re not sure what conjunctions are, you probably use them on a daily...

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