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Word Choice: Acclimation vs. Acclamation

It’s easy to mix up words that look similar written down, such as ‘acclimation’ and...

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How to Write a Chronological CV or Resume

A CV or resume is your first chance to make an impression when you’re applying...

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The Three Types of Irony: Verbal, Situational and Dramatic

Irony is often misunderstood. And the fact there are three types doesn’t help! But it...

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Word Choice: Farther vs. Further

Many people find the words ‘farther’ and ‘further’ confusing and use them interchangeably. This won’t...

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How to Cite a Newspaper Article in AMA Referencing

If you are writing about medical research, it is likely that you’ll need to be...

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Types of Stage Play: Ten-Minute, One-Act and Full-Length Plays

Shakespeare once wrote that ‘All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women...

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Word Choice: Reek vs. Wreak

Although ‘reek’ and ‘wreak’ sound alike, they have very different meanings, so using the wrong...

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How to Cite an Online Video in IEEE Referencing

In this post, we are going to look at how to cite an online video...

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250 Years of William Wordsworth!

Today, 7 April 2020, marks the 250th birthday of the English poet William Wordsworth. You...

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How to Format In-Text Citations in Harvard Referencing

Harvard referencing, also known as parenthetical author–date referencing, is one of the most common citation...

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5 Ratty Phrases for World Rat Day

Rats do not have the best reputation. When they show up in writing, they are...

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Spelling Tips: Jewellery or Jewelry?

‘Jewellery’ and ‘jewelry’ both refer to things like necklaces, bracelets, and rings. However, we only...

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