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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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Punctuation Tips: Fun with Parentheses

Are parentheses fun? Of course! How else would you type a smiley face? : –...

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MHRA Referencing – Citing an Ebook

‘Electronic books? What kind of modern wizardry is this?’ says Professor McStuffy when presented with...

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Grammar Tips: The Present Tense

Many people find tense a confusing part of grammar. But the present tense is essential...

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Adding Chapter Headers in Microsoft Word

If you’re writing a longer document, you might want to add chapter headers. If nothing...

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Word Choice: Principal vs. Principle

When two words sound alike, and when they’re not words we use on a daily...

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Harvard Referencing – Citing a Social Media Post

Find yourself distracted by Facebook and Twitter when researching an essay? You’re not alone. But...

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Idiom Corner: ‘Could Care Less’ and ‘Intensive Purposes’

It’s time to look at some commonly misused figures of speech. In particular, we’re going...

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