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Arushi Gupta

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Language & Grammar

What is a Comma Splice: Definition, Examples and Rules 

by Arushi Gupta February 7, 2023

Summarize this Blog with AIThere is a high chance you have used comma splices in your writing already and didn’t even realize it. And it’s okay because you’re not alone. These small creatures, hanging in the middle of sentences can be confusing to understand at times. So, here’s a blog …

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February 7, 2023
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principle vs principal
Language & Grammar

Principle vs. Principal: How Are They Different? 

by Arushi Gupta February 3, 2023

Summarize this Blog with AIPrinciple vs. principal are among the ranks of  ’week vs. weak‘, ‘affect vs. effect‘, ‘allusion vs. illusion‘, and the countless other confusing words in English. But as is the case with these other examples, once you know the difference, these confusing word pairs are easy to …

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February 3, 2023
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Language & Grammar

Week vs. Weak: Bringing Out the Distinction

by Arushi Gupta February 3, 2023

Summarize this Blog with AIIf you’ve often stumbled while using the two similar sounding, yet very different words, week and weak, here’s a short article explaining the difference between the two. Week vs. weak: Definitions Weak refers to a lack of strength, power, or effectiveness, while week refers to a …

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February 3, 2023
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Language & Grammar

Allusion vs. Illusion: What is the Difference 

by Arushi Gupta February 2, 2023

Summarize this Blog with AIAllusion vs. illusion – two words that researchers end up using often interchangeably – have distinct differences in meaning. In this blog, we will delve into the difference between allusion and illusion, what does allusion mean in the literary context, and provide examples of each to …

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February 2, 2023
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Language & Grammar

Mastering the Difference Between the Usage of Which vs. That 

by Arushi Gupta February 1, 2023

Summarize this Blog with AIYou must have used which vs. that a thousand times in your research till now. In fact, we all use the two words very frequently in our day to day writing. But the commonality of these words doesn’t guarantee their ease of use. They cause a lot of confusion …

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February 1, 2023
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Clear up the confusion: Fewer vs. less explained
Language & Grammar

Fewer vs. Less: Let’s Clear Up The Confusion   

by Arushi Gupta January 27, 2023

Summarize this Blog with AIFewer vs. less – the two words have distinct meanings and are used in different contexts in the world of grammar. As researchers and PhD students, it becomes important therefore to understand the subtle differences between these words to make sure your message is conveyed correctly …

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January 27, 2023
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Continually vs. continuously: The fine line between the two words
Language & Grammar

Continually vs. Continuously: The Fine Line Between the Two Words

by Arushi Gupta January 26, 2023

Summarize this Blog with AIThe English language has many words that are similar in sound and meaning, and while not all of these words are classified as homophones, there are words like continually vs. continuously that are close enough in sound to cause confusion. Additionally, their meanings are somewhat similar, …

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January 26, 2023
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Inter vs. Intra: Differences, Examples, Definitions 

by Arushi Gupta January 15, 2023

Summarize this Blog with AIInter and intra are one of the commonly confused prefixes in the field of research, and the correct usage of inter vs. intra baffles a lot of researchers. With just one alphabet separating them, they can be hard to tell apart, but once you understand the …

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January 15, 2023
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Language & Grammar

What is the Oxford Comma and When Do You Use It? 

by Arushi Gupta January 11, 2023

Summarize this Blog with AIIs the Oxford comma necessary? When and when not to use Oxford commas? What is the Oxford comma used for? How to use commas correctly? If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions while writing your research paper, this short article will put your …

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January 11, 2023
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Research Advice

Paperpal’s 7 Most Read Research Reads of 2022

by Arushi Gupta December 30, 2022

Summarize this Blog with AISetting ambitious goals is a great way to start the new year, but as much as it is important to set new goals, it’s also important to acknowledge, in hindsight, the challenges we’ve faced — and the progress we’ve made — in the last 12 months. …

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December 30, 2022
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