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Pronoun Types You Need to Know! (Part 2)

In case you’ve forgotten, pronouns are words that we use in place of other nouns....

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Writing Tips: 8 Types of Pronoun

Pronouns are to language what screws are to flat pack furniture: they might seem insignificant...

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Punctuation Tips: Colon Usage

This is one of the hardest things we’ve done. Not explaining colon usage (that’s simple)....

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Bullet Points and Numbered Lists in Microsoft Word

Have you ever noticed that long, unbroken passages of text can be off-putting? That’s why...

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How to Compose an OSCOLA Bibliography

In the UK, the main  legal referencing system is OSCOLA. This system requires you to...

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Word Choice: Historical vs. Historic

We all know that ‘history’ is ‘the past’, particularly as an academic subject (e.g. ‘I...

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4 Essential Search Strategy Tips

Writing an essay or dissertation involves many things, but the first step is always conducting...

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Misused Words: Ironic and Literally

Put on your pedantry hats, it’s time to look at some commonly misused words! To...

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5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Student Job

Getting an education is expensive nowadays. And while your loan should cover the basics, you...

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APA Referencing – How to Cite an Ebook

People in the future will look back at photos of libraries with shelves full of...

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Word Choice: Whales, Wails or Wales?

One is a country with an apparent vowel shortage, one is a large aquatic mammal,...

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Transitional Words (How to Make Your Writing Flow)

One challenging aspect of academic writing is making sure your essay flows coherently from one...

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