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Yarr, Matey! (4 Nautical Phrases to Help You Talk Like a Pirate)

Ahoy, matey! Yarr! Shiver me timbers! Splice the mainbrace, and so on and so on....

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Mature Student Advice (4 Tips on Being a Grown Up at University)

The stereotypical student is perhaps a callow youth, full of cheap SU bar cocktails and...

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Harvard Referencing – How to Cite an Edited Book

It’s often said that nothing in life is certain beyond death and taxes. If you’re...

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Grammar Tips: Adverbs and Adjectives

Adverbs and adjectives are both used to modify other words, allowing us to provide more...

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Spelling Tips: The Doubling Up Rule

In English, most spelling rules are more like ‘rough guidelines’. But one of the more...

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Back to School! (5 Tips for Second Years at University)

It’s September, so the new academic year will soon be upon us. But while freshers...

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How to Use Heading Styles in Microsoft Word

Style is essential to making a strong first impression. Admittedly, this usually applies to fashion...

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Efficient Research: 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Study Time

Life as a student can be busy, so you might need to cram a lot...

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Writing a Professional Email: 5 Top Tips

We’ve heard that, these days, young people communicate primarily via emoji. That’s fine. We can’t...

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Chicago Referencing – How to Cite an Ebook

One day, there’s a chance paper books will be relics owned only by hipsters and...

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Word Choice: Practice vs. Practise

If you’ve ever wondered why Americans think British English is weird, look no further than...

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Reading Critically for a Literature Review (5 Considerations)

The literature review is an essential part of any thesis or dissertation, providing valuable background...

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