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Quick Tip to Go: The Hyphen

Posted on May 23, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Got to make your deadline? Hyphen use stressing you? Here’s a basic rule to know. Continue reading →

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How To Use “Zhuzh”

Posted on April 25, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Look for zhuzh to make it into all the major dictionaries in the near future! Continue reading →

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A Word on “Writ Large”

Posted on March 24, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

When do you use “writ large” and/or “writ small” in your writing? Continue reading →

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Italics: The Bottom Line

Posted on March 8, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

When do you use italics? Continue reading →

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Parentheses or Brackets?

Posted on February 24, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.
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Proof it!

Posted on February 14, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.
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Work Words

Posted on February 1, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

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Something About Plurals

Posted on January 25, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.
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Popping Adjectives

Posted on January 5, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.
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I Need to Create a Reference List Quick

Posted on December 20, 2021 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Here are some helpful sources that should cover your needs, whether you’re writing a report, or a dissertation, or a book. If you’ve tried any of these, which one? Tell us if it worked for you! The Library of Congress … Continue reading →

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