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  1. Exact meaning of "Masters transcript" - English Language & Usage …

    Jul 11, 2016 · I was wondering if by "masters transcript" a transcript of all grades or just a certificate of examination or a confirmation of enrollment is meant? The text is about an application for an internsh...

  2. Abbreviation for "Master?" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Nov 14, 2019 · I know that Mr. is short for Mister and Mrs. is short for Mistress. Is there any comparable way to abbreviate "Master" that is distinguishable from Mister? Or would it just be Mr. again?

  3. Is it suitable to use 'etc.' in an academic paper?

    Apr 29, 2012 · etc. is not informal. In fact it is better than its expansion, which sounds rather awkward. It is perfectly ok to use etc. in an academic paper. Just note, however, that both of them are very …

  4. grammar - When should the word "master's" or " bachelor's" be ...

    Going on to address the apostrophe issue, THEAO uses bachelor's degree and master's (an acceptable shortening of master's degree). Though this is not incorrect, the modern trend (try a Google search) …

  5. differences - "Versus" versus "vs." in writing - English Language ...

    Dec 21, 2011 · In writing, when should one use the abbreviation vs. as opposed to the full versus? This abbreviation seems to have special status from common usage. What is the origin of that, and in …

  6. 'and is ...' or 'and it is ...'? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Oct 26, 2016 · Which of the two sentences is more proper/correct? Are both of them acceptable? This new course is part of the new Masters degree, and is only needed if the Masters degree is approved …

  7. Is "at least" a parenthetical expression requiring commas?

    Dec 8, 2012 · Why or why not? Adverbial phrase? Essential or nonessential? I have been looking at it too long and can't tell anymore! Well, there was the one time at least the mother had him in the store. …

  8. Is 'a.k.a.' an acceptable abbreviation to use in academic writing?

    Nov 1, 2014 · If you're using it "literally" (i.e. - to specify an alternative name used naturally by [at least some] other people for the thing you're talking about) then it should be fine in most formal contexts. …

  9. word order - Is "neither I" grammatically correct? - English Language ...

    Oct 9, 2014 · I'm just trying to figure out if "neither I" is grammatically correct as a standalone statment (in spoken English).

  10. "Nor did I" or "Neither did I" [duplicate] - English Language & Usage ...

    Apr 11, 2015 · I'm gonna have to disagree with the app. Neither is the negative of either. Both the questions can be answered: I didn't pass it either. Which can be phrased as Neither did I Nor is the …