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The citation tools in Microsoft Word make it easy to add references to your work....
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‘AP style’ refers to The Associated Press Stylebook, a style guide used in journalism and...
Academic documents need to be clear, concise, and error free. And to ensure this, there...
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The night’s sky can inspire many thoughts. A scientist might dream of finding a new...
We cite sources to support our arguments in academic writing. Logically, then, to add extra...
If you’re a native English speaker, you might think we’re okay with only 26 letters....
Many people blaspheme while working on references. And who would blame them? Referencing is tricky...
Think that you’ve finally got your head around citing sources in academic writing? Think again!...
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Quoting sources is essential in academic writing. But do you know how and when to...