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Chicago Referencing – Citing a Conference Paper

Academic conferences are a great way to engage with cutting-edge research. But how should you...

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The Language of Love (Valentine’s Day Etymology)

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we hope you’re all writing loving notes to...

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Microsoft Word: 4 Tips on Using Find and Replace

The ‘Find’ and ‘Replace’ functions in Microsoft Word can be very handy when writing or...

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Grammar Tips: The Secrets of Parallelism

One aspect of writing that even native English speakers sometimes overlook is parallelism. This refers...

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APA Referencing – Citing a Website

With more and more research now done online, knowing how to cite a website is...

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6 Extracurricular Activities to Put on Your CV

When writing a CV, it isn’t just your academic achievements that matter. Your extracurricular activities...

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Feathered Friends (5 Phrases in English Inspired by Birds)

To coincide with this weekend’s Big Garden Birdwatch – an annual event organised by the...

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An Overview of Chicago Referencing (4 Key Facts)

Has your university asked you to use Chicago referencing? And have they completely failed to...

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Don’t Worry, Be Happy (5 Stress Tips for Students)

University offers many opportunities for fun, excitement and even learning. But being a student can...

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Sentence Types: Simple, Complex and Compound

Expressing yourself clearly in writing is easier if you know how various sentence types are...

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5 Places To Go When You Need Somewhere to Study

So you’ve got an essay to research, a large pile of textbooks, and your laptop...

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Off the Beaten Path: 7 Unusual Career Options in the UK

While some students pick their degree based upon a pre-established career plan, many of us...

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