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APA 7th Edition—What’s New?

The APA manual was first published in 1974 as a guide to help academic writers...

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5 Underrated Fantasy Books You Should Read

The topic of the best fantasy books of all time is hotly debated and highly...

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Word Choice: Kind Regards or Best Regards?

Kind regards and best regards are two of the most popular ways to close a...

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How to Write a Statement of Purpose

While your academic transcripts, test scores, references, and extracurricular and work experiences are important factors...

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Vocabulary Tips: Synonyms for “However”

The word however is a conjunctive adverb, which means that it’s used to link two...

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How to Write a Great Short Story

If you’re looking for a way to engage in creative writing without having to tackle...

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Spelling Tips: Favorite or Favourite?

“Favorite” and “favourite” are different spellings of the same word. So, does it matter if...

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How to Ask for a Promotion at Work by Email

Hoping for a promotion at work? Take the initiative and ask for it yourself! While...

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What’s a Third-Person Narrator?

Most fiction is written in the third person, which means the narrator tells the story...

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Black History Month – 4 Must-Read Civil Rights Classics

Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is an annual celebration that...

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7 LaTeX Tips for Writing Your Thesis or Dissertation

LaTeX (pronounced lay-tech) is a system for document preparation widely used in mathematics, science, engineering,...

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In Medias Res: Your Writing Superpower

Are you an author looking to supercharge your next work? Try in medias res: a...

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