We recently started a series, ‘Commonly Confused Words’. This series aims to explain the difference between a few of the most misused or misunderstood words in academic writing. In addition to providing definitions and examples, we will share tricks for remembering the difference between these words. You can follow this…

Affect, effect or impact? Good writing is effective, but great writing affects readers. Or does it effect readers? Can it impact them? Let’s try to reduce the confusing effects of grammar … First, consider the following definitions: affect (verb): to act on; produce an effect or a change in effect (noun): that which…