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Why We Use the Filler Word “Like”

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Why We Use the Filler Word “Like”

“Like” is a word that many people, especially younger ones, use a lot, and it...

 How to Answer “Why This Company?” in a Job Application

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 How to Answer “Why This Company?” in a Job Application

A question that professionals are likely to see in any job application or interview is...

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How to Write a “Why This College?” Essay

When you apply for a college or university course, you might be asked to write...

Should You Italicize Foreign Words in Your Writing?

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Should You Italicize Foreign Words in Your Writing?

You may have been taught to use italics (i.e., a slanted typeface) whenever you use...

Introductory Adverbials: A Quick Guide

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Introductory Adverbials: A Quick Guide

Whether you’re a native speaker or a learner, English can be a complex language at...

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How to Conduct Ethnographic Research

Ethnography is a qualitative research method that involves immersing yourself in a specific demographic, community,...

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How to Use Phrasal Verbs Correctly

Have you ever heard of phrasal verbs? Even if you haven’t figured out what they...

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What’s Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia?

Does looking at long words make you tremble? Or does the thought of mispronouncing one...

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5 Books About Motherhood for Mother’s Day

Being a mother is one of the most challenging, multi-faceted, and universal jobs on the...

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When to Use a Comma with “Et Al.”

“Et al.” is an abbreviation that means “and others.” You might need to use it...

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How to Write a Professional Speech

At some point in your professional career, you may find yourself with the daunting task...

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18th or Eighteenth? How to Write Centuries in Formal Writing

If you’re writing a research paper, marketing copy, or other professional document, you’ll want to...

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What is a Cognate Object?

Sentences are often comprised of a subject, a verb, and an object. But it doesn’t...

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What’s a Bildungsroman Novel?

Bildungsroman isn’t quite as intimidating and complex as it may sound, and you’ve probably read...

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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Up a Research Paper

Writing a research paper is no easy feat. It needs to provide valid, accurate facts...

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Readability: How to Write for Different Audiences

Any writer who has put their heart and soul into an essay, research paper, or...

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I Could Care Less or I Couldn’t Care Less?

“I could care less” or “I couldn’t care less”? You may hear both in spoken...

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