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This article details how to use semicolons and colons. Semicolons A semicolon creates separation. They often separate two main clauses that closely relate to each other but that could also be a standalone sentences. A semicolon creates more of a separation between thoughts than a comma;...

This short tutorial will detail the proper use of hyphens. There are simple guidelines to determine when and how to use hyphens properly. You’re a bit confused about how to use hyphens? Don’t feel lonely; so many people just don’t quite know when or how to use those irksome little things. To be honest,...

You’re writing a research paper or your dissertation, but you have no clue about how to cite your references. This blog will enlighten you as to the most common mistakes that we, as editors, come across every day. This way, you will know what not to do! No academic paper or thesis can be without citations,...

Sitting down to write can be hard, and trying to find a topic worthy of writing about even more difficult. If you already know the ins and outs of your topic, great. But if you’re having trouble “fleshing” your ideas out and getting them on paper, consider pre-writing using the Stasis Theory. The Stasis...

Knowing when to use a hyphen can be confusing, given that several rules are governing the utilization of this mark. The most common errors we see is in the case of hyphens between compound adjectives. Compound adjectives are two words that work together to create a single modifier before a noun. Let’s...