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Although they sound similar, ‘proscribe’ and ‘prescribe’ mean different things. If you’re unsure which is...
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Early in our school lives, we are encouraged to express our thoughts and opinions. This...
If a quotation in your essay contains an error which you want to leave in,...
It isn’t just history students who need the word ‘century’ (although it might crop up...
Academic writing typically requires you to stick to a word limit. It is important to...
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When quoting lengthy passages of text in your work, you may wish to omit a...
Your PhD proposal is a chance to demonstrate your passion for and understanding of the...
If you are writing a thesis or dissertation, you will most likely have to write...
We read many dissertations each year, so we know what needs to be included. That’s...
As well as communicating an idea or argument, a good essay should be structured in...
Print books are perhaps the most used sources in academic essays. Moreover, most UK universities...