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In this post, we look at eight words that may not mean what you think!...
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The AMA referencing system is commonly used for citing sources in medical research. But how...
At Proofed, we’re often asked whether “judgment” or “judgement” is the correct spelling. The simple...
To “toe the line” means to follow the rules or obey an authority. However, people...
Everyone loves a vertical list. They’re easy to read. They look good. Why wouldn’t you...
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If you’ve ever stared at a text message and been confused by a string of...
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MLA referencing has rules for all sorts of published sources, such as books, websites, and...
Depending on where you look, you may see the words “inquire” and “enquire” used interchangeably....
We’ve looked at how to cite a book in AMA referencing before. But what about...
February usually has 28 days. But here we are on the February 29 because 2020...
“Creak” and “creek” are homophones: words that sound the same when spoken but have different...
A descriptive essay, as the name may suggest, is an essay in which you describe...