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Types of CV: Chronological, Functional and Combination

When writing a CV or resume, you need to pick a format. And the most...

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Word Choice: Ascent vs. Assent

‘Ascent’ and ‘assent’ sound similar and only differ by one letter, but they also have...

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8 Words That May Not Mean What You Think!

In this post, we look at eight words that may not mean what you think!...

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How to Cite an Ebook in AMA Referencing

The AMA referencing system is commonly used for citing sources in medical research. But how...

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Spelling Tips: Judgement or Judgment?

At Proofed, we’re often asked whether to use ‘judgement’ or ‘judgment’ in writing. But there...

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Idiom Tips: Tow the Line or Toe the Line?

To ‘toe the line’ means to follow the rules or obey an authority. However, people...

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How to Punctuate and Capitalise Bullet Points

Everyone loves a vertical list. They’re easy to read. They look good. Why wouldn’t you...

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What Is Textspeak? And Can You Use It in Writing?

If you’ve ever stared at a text message and been confused by a string of...

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How to Cite Emails, Letters and Interviews in MLA Referencing

MLA referencing has rules for all sorts of published sources, such as books, websites, and...

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How to Cite an Edited Book in AMA Referencing

We’ve looked at how to cite a book in AMA referencing before. But what about...

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St David’s Day: 5 English Words with Welsh Origins

Happy St David’s Day! Unfortunately, Proofed doesn’t provide Welsh-language proofreading (not yet, anyway). But to...

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What Is a Leap Year? An Etymological Perspective

February usually has 28 days. But here we are on the 29th of February because...

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