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One tiny hyphen can make a big difference.

Swipe through to see why small business owner and small-business owner aren't quite the same...

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Using bigger words doesn't make your writing better. Using the right words does.

Swipe through for 5 words to stop overusing in academic writing—and what to use instead. ✍️

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Small words. Big difference. ✍️

Using the right word can make your writing clearer, more precise, and more professional.

From affect vs. effect to its vs. it's, these common mix-ups can easily sneak into your essays...even when you know what you mean.

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💬 Which word do you always have to double-check?

You've probably read these words countless times... but have you been saying them correctly? 👀

When you learn new vocabulary through reading, it's easy to mispronounce words you've never heard spoken aloud.

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💬 Which one surprised you the most?
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🏛️ With Odyssey season upon us, let's bust a different kind of myth... academic writing myths.

Some "rules" have been passed down for years, but not all of them are actually true. Believing these myths can make your writing more confusing, not more effective.

Swipe through to discover four common academic writing myths that deserve to stay in the past.

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💬 Which myth did you believe? Let us know in the comments!

Oldie but a goldie! Punctuation saves lives! 📣
Did you know we have a library of free Scrib.bits explaining common grammar and punctuation issues? Check it out via the link in bio and save a granny today! 🔗

Prepositions are one of the fastest ways to sound non-native in academic English. ✒

So we made a Scrib.bit covering the most common collocations and errors.
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Ever heard of the bandwagon fallacy? 🎪
At Scrib. we teach you how to argue like an academic. Explore our website for (free) writing tools.
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Since the beginning, Scrib. has offered free writing help through Scrib.bits. Now they’ve had a refresh and they’re ready for you to download from our Scrib.bits Library.

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Ever noticed how some words end in -ise while others use -ize? 👀
It’s easy to mix them up,but we’ve got you covered.

Our Scrib.bit on British vs. American spelling helps you spot the differences and use them correctly every time.
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