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Note 2 – Rules for the word ‘however’

I have learnt today that the word however can appear at the beginning or later in a sentence, although my research has led me to believe that there is no fixed rule.  My references below are just a few, but give you an idea of the different meanings of the word, where it can be placed and how it can be … Continue reading

Note 1 – Where should I put the conclusion?

Today I have learnt that everyday non-fiction writing or expository writing e.g. blogs, memos, articles, essays etc., should show the conclusion at the beginning of the piece and not the end.  It’s the first principle in Brandon Royal’s ‘The Little Red Writing Book’. Royal explains that the purpose of expository writing (as opposed to creative … Continue reading

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