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How to Cite a Blog Post in Chicago Author–Date Referencing

Blogs can be great sources, offering simple introductions to complex topics or exploring obscure ideas...

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5 Tips on How to Write a Love Poem

With Valentine’s Day upon us, what better way to declare your love than with a...

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Word Choice: Aisle vs. Isle

“Aisle” and “isle” sound almost identical. But these words differ completely in meaning (and one...

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Chinese New Year: English Words with Chinese Origins

For Chinese New Year 2021 (the Year of the Ox, no less), we thought we’d...

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How to Cite a Blog Post in Chicago Footnote Referencing

Blogs can be a great source of information when researching an essay. But how do...

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Using Articles (A, An, The) Before Acronyms and Initialisms

Acronyms (e.g., NASA, UNESCO) and initialisms (e.g., FBI, BBC) are common in writing. But when...

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How to Use Themes in Microsoft Word

You can use the themes in Microsoft Word to apply a consistent formatting style to...

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5 Tips on How to Achieve a Professional Tone in Business Writing

Good business writing should be professional in tone. But how can you achieve this in...

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5 More Spelling Memory Aids You Need to Know

Previously, we did a post on five helpful spelling mnemonics (i.e., memory aids). But we...

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How to Cite a Dictionary Entry in APA Referencing

Dictionaries are a useful source in academic writing. But how do you cite a dictionary...

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How to Avoid the False Dilemma Fallacy in Academic Writing

Students and researchers need to be aware of fallacies (i.e., bad or faulty arguments) in...

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Word Choice: Cue vs. Queue

The words “cue” and “queue” sound the same, but these are very different terms! To...

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