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When to Use a Semicolon vs Colon, Comma, and Em Dash (; : , —)

Punctuation rules should generally be followed in academic writing. Putting a comma between two independent clauses will confuse your readers and make your work frustrating to read. On the other hand, using a semicolon correctly can add nuance and subtlety to any kind of writing. But what is a semicolon? How do colons and dashes […]

Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025

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Commonly Confused Words and Misused Phrases in English

English is woven from threads of many different languages and dialects. It therefore contains many easily confused words and phrases–those similar to other words and phrases and therefore used incorrectly or mixed up by non-native–and native–English speakers. Some words are spelled like other words, while other words sound just like other words. Knowing the difference […]

Last Updated : Apr 1, 2025

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Responding to Reviewer Comments on Your Manuscript: Journal Rebuttal Letter

Dr. Marc Chiaccio, PhD in Climate Science from the Swiss Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich Switzerland, has worked in various institutes around the world, including NASA, the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), and the University of Sweden. He has more than a decade of experience writing scientific articles for international journals as well […]

Last Updated : Jan 8, 2023

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