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Understanding the Citation Tools in Microsoft Word

The citation tools in Microsoft Word make it easy to add references to your work....

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When to Capitalise North, South, East and West

Should compass directions (i.e. north, south, east, and west) ever be capitalised? And if so,...

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Style Guides: What Is AP Style?

‘AP style’ refers to The Associated Press Stylebook, a style guide used in journalism and...

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5 Mistakes to Avoid in Academic Writing

Academic documents need to be clear, concise, and error free. And to ensure this, there...

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Punctuation Tips: How to Use ‘Scare Quotes’

This Halloween, we’re looking at the spookiest punctuation mark… the scare quote! Okay, we might...

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A Guide to the Ampersand (&)

Today is National Ampersand Day. Why has someone dedicated an entire day to the ‘&’...

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How to Capitalise the Earth, Sun and Moon (Plus Other Celestial Objects)

The night’s sky can inspire many thoughts. A scientist might dream of finding a new...

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Citation Order in Author–Date Referencing

We cite sources to support our arguments in academic writing. Logically, then, to add extra...

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Spelling Tips: What Are Diacritics?

If you’re a native English speaker, you might think we’re okay with only 26 letters....

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How to Cite Religious Texts in an Essay

Many people blaspheme while working on references. And who would blame them? Referencing is tricky...

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A Quick Guide to Citing Plato and Aristotle

Think that you’ve finally got your head around citing sources in academic writing? Think again!...

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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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