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Command Words Long
A more comprehensive list of command words and their definitions,
Common Command Words
Find out what the most common command words mean. Be clear about the difference between define and discuss.
Commonly Confused Words
Confused about which words to use? Is it advice or advise? Practice or practise? To, too, or two? This handout defines some of the commonly confused words and gives examples for you to follow.
Formal Words
A list of formal words you can use to replace everyday words that are not suitable in academic writing.
Linking Words
this handout give examples of linking words and phrases that you can use in your assignments. It also explains when and which linking words to use.
Past or Present
Work out which tense you need to be using.
Punctuation
Find out when to use commas, full stops, semi-colons and colons.
Rules of 'the'
This handout gives examples of when to use and not use 'the'.
Using Capital Letters
Find out the rules for when to use capital letters.
Verbs for Writing
A list of useful verbs to use in your writing.

Rediscover Grammar by David Crystal
Call Number: 428.2 CRY
ISBN: 0582002583
Publication Date: 1987
Grammar and Writing Skills for the Health Professional by Doreen Oberg-Villemaire; Lorraine Villemaire
Call Number: 808.06661 VIL
ISBN: 140187374X
Publication Date: 2005
Success in Academic Writing by Trevor Day
Call Number: 80/8.066 DAY
ISBN: 9780230369702
Publication Date: 2013