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What’s the Difference Between a Reference Page and a Bibliography?Reference page versus bibliography: These two terms are often mixed up or used interchangeably, leading many students,...January 23, 2024
Title Case vs. Sentence Case: What’s the Difference?When it comes to capitalizing titles, you’ve probably seen every style imaginable. From all caps to no caps and everything in...January 18, 2024
What Part of Speech Is the Word “The”?The is the most commonly used word in the English language, according to the Oxford English Corpus, making it one of the most...January 15, 2024
9 Elements of a Writing Rubric: How to Score Well on Your PaperWriting a paper in college can feel daunting, but luckily, many writing assignments come with a rubric—clear descriptions of what...January 9, 2024
How to Write a Résumé With No Work Experience, With Tips and ExamplesYou’re ready to apply for your first job . . . but you don’t know how to write your résumé because you don’t have any experience...January 8, 2024
How to Write a Synthesis EssaySynthesis essays are common assignments in both high school and university, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy or that everyone...December 28, 2023
What Is an Extended Metaphor? Examples of This Literary DeviceYou may understand what metaphors (and similes) are, but what about extended metaphors? We hear and read them all the time, but...December 27, 2023
What Is Polysyndeton? Definition and ExamplesA polysyndeton is a rhetorical device in which conjunctions are repeated between words in a sentence. Even if this is the first...December 25, 2023
What Is a Rhetorical Device? Meaning, Types, and ExamplesImagine you’re reading an engrossing essay about strategies you can use to increase your short-term memory and retain information...December 20, 2023
Dissertation vs. Thesis—What’s the Difference?If you’re confused about the meaning of dissertation versus thesis, you’re not alone. These two types of academic writing have a...December 15, 2023
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